Basketball Recap: Ryder Green Key Part of Team Effort in Lions Win

Morrill's game last Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They put the hurt on the Gordon-Rushville Mustangs with a sharp 55-34 victory. The Lions have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight matches by 21 points or more this season.

Morrill's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Ryder Green, who to rack up 20 points and five steals. Green has been hot for a while, having posted two or more steals the last ten times he's played. Another player making a difference was Wyler Fisher, who posted 13 points along with six rebounds and five steals.

When it comes to explaining why Gordon-Rushville lost, don't look at Daniel Martins. Despite the final result, he almost dropped a double-double with ten points and nine boards.

Morrill's win bumped their record up to 16-9. As for Gordon-Rushville, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-17 record this season.

Morrill didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 60-47 defeat against Kimball on the 25th. Gordon-Rushville does not have any more games scheduled as of now.