Up There: Smoky Valley’s Matt Lucas on the rise to start the game.
Smoky Valley fell short Tuesday night at home, as the Hillsboro Trojans were able to hold off a fourth quarter charge and defeat the Vikings 64-57. The Vikes jumped out to an early lead but trailed at halftime 31-26. Four SV players finished in double figures with Trey Kennedy and Ryan Heline scoring 10 points each, while Cade Schneider fired in 12 points and pulled down two rebounds.
Viking Senior Matt Lucas led a fourth quarter uprising, scoring 10 of his 12 points in the final stanza while grabbing five rebounds on the night. With the loss the SV Boys are now 4-9 this season. Trojan Sophomore Matt Potucek poured in a game high 18 points to lead all scorers on the floor.
Driving Force: Sr. Matt Lucas works down low in the paint for 2 of his 12 points against Hillsboro.
Smoky Valley girls lost the front end of the duel, falling to Hillsboro Tuesday evening by a score of 30-27. Junior guard Ellie Brumbaugh led the Vikes with 12 points in the contest.
Next up: The Vikings head to Hoisington on Thursday to take on the Cardinals. Friday night, Smoky Valley travels to Larned to face the Indians.
Dribble-Drive: Jr. Brandt Heble finds room inside against the Trojans.
D E F E N S E ! Sr. Cade Schneider gets position against Hillsboro’s Matt Potucek for the stop.
Attack and Defend: Vikes D tries to bottle up
#5 Potucek, who scored a game high 18 points.
Looking To Steal: Sr. #44 Bruster Bengston and Jr. #24 Ryan Heline pair up on defense. Bengston finished the night with 6 points and 4 rebounds, while Heline scored 10 points in the contest.
Splash Time: Vikings Sr. Johann Rauchholz dials long distance to finish with 5 points on the night.
Next Up: The Vikings head to Hoisington on Thursday to take on the Cardinals. Friday night, Smoky Valley travels to Larned to face the Indians. Then it’s on to Lyons and Pratt next week to wrap up the four-game road swing.
Photos by Olivia Garretson, Dala Town