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Hoke scores 22 against Warriors
Game on • Sam Cheatum pushes the ball down court, Thursday, during Summerland's season opener against Neligh-Oakdale. The Warriors outlasted the Bobcats, 67-58.
A third-quarter slump eroded the Bobcat boys' basketball team's lead in the season opener, Dec. 2, at Neligh-Oakdale. The Warriors downed Summerland 67-58.
Led by a strong performance from senior Mason Hoke, who scored 22 points in the contest, the Bobcats took control of the game, leading 16-15 at the end of the first quarter. Summerland extended the its lead to 32-29 at the half.
The Bobcats could only land nine points the third quarter, giving the Warriors a 45-41 lead going into the final eight minutes.
Summerland coach Brett Kaczor said the Bobcats competed well against Neligh.
"We got off to a great start but couldn't maintain as Neligh pounded us on the boards. It was a very good experiencee for us to learn what we need to do; not only to compete in games, but to finish them and come out with a win," he said.
Bryce Gadeken scored 26 points for Neligh-Oakdale.
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