Johnson County had to start their season on the road on Saturday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They lost to the Treutlen Vikings on the road by a 71-52 margin. The Trojans were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Vikings apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in February of 2022.
Several Trojans players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Daezon Devero, who went 5 for 10 en route to 12 points plus five rebounds. Cory King was another key player, going 5 for 11 en route to 14 points plus seven rebounds.
The win got Treutlen back to even at 1-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Johnson County will head out to take on Montgomery County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Treutlen, they will venture away from home to challenge Wheeler County at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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