Linton/Hazelton-Moffit-Braddock unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They were outmatched by the Westhope/Newburg Sioux and fell 82-51. The game was a close 30-28 at the break, but unfortunately for the Lions it sure didn't stay that way.
Braden Bailey had an outrageously good game for Westhope/Newburg as he went 12 for 17 on his way to 32 points. Those 32 points gave Bailey a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Walker Braaten, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and ten boards.
Linton/Hazelton-Moffit-Braddock won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Oakes at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday. As for Westhope/Newburg, they will also get right back to it: they'll take on Wilton/Wing at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. Westhope/Newburg will be looking to extend their current seven-game winning streak dating back to last season.
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