Grace Lutheran entered their game against North Gem on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Grace Lutheran Royals were just a bucket shy of victory and fell 50-49 to the North Gem Cowboys. The Royals were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Cowboys earlier this season, when they won 46-28.
It was another big night for Ryver Hayden, who posted 26 points and six rebounds for North Gem. Another player making a difference was Craig Yost, who went 5 of 9 on his way to 10 points in addition to seven boards and six assists.
Grace Lutheran's loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 5-1. As for North Gem, the win got them back to even at 4-4.
Grace Lutheran wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 49-42 victory against Taylor's Crossing on the 7th. North Gem has also already played their next contest, a 54-22 defeat against Challis on the 9th.
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