Summerland [Clearwater/Ewing/Orchard] had to start their season on the road on Thursday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They fell 51-40 to the Neligh-Oakdale Warriors. The Bobcats were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Warriors apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in February.
Despite the loss, Summerland [Clearwater/Ewing/Orchard] still got an impressive performance from Ryan Rifer, who posted 12 points and eight rebounds. Another player making a difference was Mathias Wagner, who scored seven points.
Neligh-Oakdale was led to victory by Breckin Kight and Trevan Torres. Kight shot 58% from the field to rack up 16 points and five boards, while Torres dropped a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Lucas Schrunk was another key player, putting up nine points.
Summerland [Clearwater/Ewing/Orchard] wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 45-40 win against Hartington-Newcastle on the 5th. As for Neligh-Oakdale, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 67-26 loss against Elkhorn Valley on the 5th.
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