Boys Basketball vs Deer Park

The varsity boys basketball team lost its season opener Saturday night at Deer Park. The lions had cut the Wildcats lead to 26-25 in the 3rd quarter, but a few key turnovers led to a 7-0 run by Deer Park to end the 3rd Quarter. The lions again fought back to come within 3 in the closing minutes, but Deer Park was able to hit their free throws and hold on to win 45-40. Leading scorers for the Lions were sophomore Austen Craig with 12 points, senior Shane Campbell with 12 points and also had 9 rebounds, and junior Chris Turner chipped in 7 points.