Lone Star hadn't done well against Idalia recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Lone Star Longhorns had just enough and edged the Idalia Wolves out 45-43. This was payback for the Longhorns, who suffered a 70-32 loss the last time these two teams met.
| 01/23/25 vs Idalia | 5 |
| 01/17/25 vs Briggsdale | 6 |
| 01/11/25 vs Deer Trail | 7 |
| 01/10/25 @ Hi-Plains | 5 |
| 12/19/24 vs Weldon Valley | 5 |
Lone Star was led to victory by Grant Kuntz and Anderson Weathers. Kuntz dropped a double-double on 16 points and 12 boards, while Weathers went 6 for 9 en route to 14 points in addition to seven rebounds and four steals. Kuntz is also crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least two every time he's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Jesus Hermosillo, who posted seven points and six rebounds.
Lone Star smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in five consecutive matches.
Despite the defeat, Idalia saw an underclassman step up: freshman Broderick Kite dropped a double-double on 19 points and 13 boards. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Kite has scored all season. Kolby Morris was another key player, putting up nine points and six rebounds.
Lone Star is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 4-4 record this season. As for Idalia, their loss was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 4-6.
Lone Star has already played their next game, a 46-40 win against Weldon Valley on the 24th. As for Idalia, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, an 80-39 defeat against Simla on the 24th.
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