In a game reminiscent of those played over the weekend in Lexington, defensive pressure resulted in turnovers which converted to our opponent’s baskets, and when we did score, it was normally the result of a 3-point goal (7/25).

Neither team could get untracked in the first quarter, as the Mustangs scored on our opening play, and then the two teams played 4 minutes without overworking the scoreboard.  The quarter ended 11-9 favoring the home team. The pace accelerated somewhat in the second stanza as we were edged 14-12, giving the Braves a 25-21 advantage at intermission.

A 13-2 run by Grant County midway through the third period, pushed their margin to 47-35.  We did make a run, precipitated by a trio of 3-Point goals by Carson Hesse cut the gap to 57-50, but would go for naught, as the Braves answered each challenge, improving to 3-0 with the 61-50 win. 

The Braves had two standout players – Juniors Cade Wagner and Nate Hamm, who combined for 37 points on the night.  Our Mustangs countered with 16 from Carson Hesse and 15 from Drew Steffen.  The Mustangs will be right back in the fray in 24 hours when we cross the Ohio River to take on the New Richmond Lions in a tripleheader with the Freshmen bout at 4:30pm, the JVs go at 6pm and the Varsity featured at 7:30pm.  NOTE:  The New Richmond schedule shows the varsity game scheduled for 7:15pm, which means that they will start early if the JV game ends early. 

We regret to report that Sophomore Cohen Trauth, who was making contributions at the varsity level, sustained a hand injury in the Saturday game at Lexington Christian, which will require surgery Tuesday morning and lost playing time.  Keep Cohen in your thoughts and prayers.