Nordheim had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They took a 54-47 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Richards Panthers. The Pirates just can't catch a break and have now endured four defeats in a row dating back to last season.
Leading Richards to victory were Heath Graves and Caleb Shead. Graves went 7 for 13 en route to 16 points plus six rebounds and three steals, while Shead went 6 for 9 en route to 14 points plus seven rebounds and two steals. What's more, Graves also racked up four assists, the most he's had since back in December of 2023. Another player making a difference was Owen Piersall, who posted eight points plus six rebounds.
Nordheim will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Nixon-Smiley at 6:30 p.m. on November 19th. As for Richards, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 59-43 victory against Non Varsity Tournament Opponent on the 8th.
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