If the McQueen Lancers were riding high off their 65-44 takedown of the Carson Senators last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. McQueen took a 61-51 hit to the loss column at the hands of Reed on Thursday. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points McQueen has scored all season.
McQueen's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kade Snyder, who scored 14 points along with three steals. The contest was Snyder's sixth in a row with at least ten points. Torrie Simmons was another key contributor, scoring 18 points.
Reed's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Josh Peterson, who scored 19 points. That makes it three consecutive games in which Peterson has scored at least 25% of Reed's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Dominic Williams, who scored 16 points along with three steals.
McQueen's loss dropped their record down to 4-2. As for Reed, their victory bumped their record up to 4-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. McQueen will be home for the holidays to greet Galena at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Nevada (Galena is ranked 34th, while McQueen is ranked 49th). Reed will be home for the holidays to greet Damonte Ranch at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Averaging 67.2 so far this season, Damonte Ranch's high-powered offense has been in full-swing lately, so Reed better be ready for a challenge.
