Granite unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They fell 46-39 to the Powell County Wardens on Thursday. The Prospectors' defeat continues a trend for the team, making it 11 in a row dating back to last season.
Powell County can attribute much of their success to Gideon Rubink, who almost dropped a double-double on 14 points and nine boards. Another player making a difference was Shawn Lombardi, who posted 13 points and six rebounds.
Powell County's victory ended a three-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-0.
Granite didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 46-40 loss against Sheridan on the 20th. As for Powell County, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 49-41 win against St. Ignatius on the 21st.
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