Wellington-Napoleon unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They came up short against the Lawson Cardinals on Tuesday, falling 57-34. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Tigers have suffered since January 3rd.
Wellington-Napoleon's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Maddox Blystone, who dropped a double-double on ten points and ten rebounds. The dominant performance also gave Blystone a new career-high in offensive rebounds (five). Another player making a difference was Trey Simsheuser, who scored five points in addition to two steals.
Lawson's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Andrew Phipps, who almost dropped a double-double on 14 points and nine rebounds. Phipps is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last four games he's played dating back to last season. Nick Hurst was another key player, going 6 for 8 en route to 12 points plus eight rebounds.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wellington-Napoleon will square off against Plattsburg at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Lawson, they will take on Lafayette County at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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