McKinleyville gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Monday. They skirted past the Kelseyville Knights 46-43. The team accrued 33 points in the first half and coasted on those for the win.
McKinleyville got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Cole Armstrong out in front who went 5 for 6 en route to 12 points plus three steals and two blocks. What's more, Armstrong also posted a 83% field goal percentage, which is the highest he's posted since back in December of 2023. Another player making a difference was Bode Douglass, who posted 14 points in addition to eight rebounds and two steals.
Kelseyville's loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought when the McKinleyville Panthers face off against the Ferndale Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Kelseyville has already played their next game (against McKinleyville), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.
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