Basketball Recap: Winnebago Starts Season with Win Against Homer

Winnebago had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They blew past the Homer Knights 72-40 on Thursday. With the Indians ahead 37-17 at the half, the contest was all but over already.

When it comes to explaining why Homer lost, don't look at Aayden Harris. Despite the final result, he posted five points and 12 rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Junius Snowball, who put up 12 points and seven boards.

Winnebago didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 77-43 victory against Walthill on the 6th. As for Homer, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 50-38 win against Lyons-Decatur Northeast on the 7th.