Longhorns Too Much for Redskins

Liberal made Holcomb work for a 59-45 win over the visiting Liberal Redskins Friday night.  The Skins and Horns were competitive until Holcomb pulled away in the fourth quarter for the program’s 25th consecutive win after a loss to Liberal last season.  Many of Holcomb’s basketball players won a state football title on Saturday.  The game marked for first game as head coach for Ryan Petty.

The Skins and Horns were tied 13-13 after one.  The Redskins led 26-23 before Holcomb reeled off an 8-0 run to lead 31-26 at halftime.  The Longhorns led 44-36 after three.

Cameron Riley scored 14.  Tucker Deaton led Liberal with five rebounds.  LHS was 5-18 from three point range and 6-8 at the foul line while Holcomb was 3-12 from 3 and 13-21 at the foul line.

Liberal plays at Guymon Tuesday at about 8 on 1270 and kscbnews.net.