Pineywoods Community Academy had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They lost to the Onalaska Wildcats on the road by a 71-57 margin. The Timberwolves were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Wildcats apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in November of 2017.
Pineywoods Community Academy lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Gunner Carnes, who dropped a double-double with 14 points and ten rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Timothy Jones, who posted ten points.
Onalaska's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Devon Vienneau led the charge by putting up 18 points along with five boards and three steals. Vienneau is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in each of the last four games he's played dating back to last season. Patrick Roth was another key player, posting 20 points and six rebounds.
Looking ahead, Pineywoods Community Academy will look to takes advantage of their home court for the first time this season as they takes on LaPoynor at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Onalaska, they will hit the road for the first time this season to face off against Mexia at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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