Basketball Recap: Lakeview Drops Season-High Score on Heron Lake-Okabena/Fulda

Lakers

Team Score

12/14/24 vs Heron Lake-Okabena/Fulda	64
12/13/24 @ Westbrook-Walnut Grove	61
12/07/24 @ Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop	59
12/05/24 vs Heron Lake-Okabena/Fulda	55
12/10/24 vs Renville County West	52

There's no place like home for Lakeview, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Friday. They strolled past the Heron Lake-Okabena/Fulda Coyotes with points to spare on Saturday, taking the game 64-45. The Lakers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Heron Lake-Okabena/Fulda's loss came despite strong showings from Bryce Nielsen and Gavin Bell. Nielsen almost dropped a double-double on 15 points and nine rebounds, while Bell posted seven points and five rebounds. Nielsen is crushing it when it comes to rebounds: he's pulled down at least nine every time he's taken the court this season.

Lakeview's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Heron Lake-Okabena/Fulda, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-3.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lakeview and Canby will compete for holiday cheer at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Lakeview is facing Canby at the right time seeing as Canby is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Heron Lake-Okabena/Fulda, they will head out on the road to square off against Westbrook-Walnut Grove at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.