It may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Independence ultimately got the result they hoped for on Saturday. They snuck past the Kenston Bombers with a 62-58 win.
Kenston's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Eli Ellis, who went 6 for 12 on his way to 18 points. Braelyn Akins was another key player, putting up eight points and three steals.
Independence's victory bumped their record up to 7-4. As for Kenston, their loss was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 5-7.
Independence wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 61-57 defeat against Fairview on the 17th. Kenston has also already played their next matchup, a 73-43 loss against Riverside on the 14th.
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