Boys basketball beats Bronchos, falls short to Mustangs

By Jenna Robinson, Editor in ChiefFebruary 25, 2019Leave a Comment

IMAGE / Mr. Darrick Puffer

The boys basketball team lost to Clio 58-33 in an away game Friday, Feb. 22. The Hornets won in an away game against Holly 60-45 on Wednesday, Feb. 20.

The boys basketball team won a game and lost a game in the last week at Holly and Clio.

Kearsley finished fifth place in the Metro League at 8-8. The Hornets are 12-8 overall with at least one post-season game to play.

Clio

The Mustangs were victorious on their home court against Kearsley, winning 58-33 on Friday, Feb. 22.

Although falling short, sophomore Conner Cooper led his team with 10 points.

Sophomore Jace Chapman scored an additional eight points, while senior Saif Dawan scored six.

Dawan said Clio’s team made for tough opponents.

“We didn’t match Clio’s intensity, and we came out too flat,” Dawan said. “We let them go on a run and the game got away from us early. They stuck to their game plan and outplayed us.”

Holly

The boys basketball team beat Holly 60-45 in an away game Wednesday, Feb. 20.

Leading the Hornets was senior Trevor Shaheen with 16 points.

Sophomore Braylon Silvas chipped in 14 points, and senior Saif Dawan scored 12 points.

The Hornets play an MHSAA district game against Flint on Kearsley’s home court Monday, Feb. 25.