Osage had to kick off their season on the road on Saturday, but they showed no ill effects. They took down the St. Elizabeth Hornets 72-58. Winning may never get old, but the Indians sure are getting used to it with their fourth in a row dating back to last season.
Nick Heckemeyer and Gavin Williams certainly did their best on Saturday to avoid the loss. Heckemeyer dropped a double-double on 18 points and ten rebounds, while Williams dropped a double-double on ten points and 14 rebounds. What's more, Heckemeyer also racked up five offensive rebounds, the most he's had since back in December of 2023. Kyson Green was another key player, posting 11 points along with two steals.
This is the second loss in a row for St. Elizabeth and nudges their season record down to 3-2.
Osage will be defending their home-court for the first time this season they go up against Clinton at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for St. Elizabeth, they will venture away from home to take on Crocker at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in St. Elizabeth's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season.
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