Hereford Defense Stymies Redskins

Hereford’s full court trapping defense gave Liberal fits as the Herd won Liberal’s home opener 55-45 Friday night in the Big House.  It was the home opener for the Redskins and part of the Conestoga/Community Bank Classic.

Hereford led 12-5 after one quarter and 22-12 at halftime.  The Herd built a lead of 41-22 before Liberal cut the lead to nine.

Lee Hatcher scored 16 and Cameron Riley had 14 in the loss.

Liberal is 1-2 while the Whitefaces won their 10th straight game and are 10-2.

Liberal hosts the Borger Bulldogs at about 6:15 Saturday evening in the Big House for the Conestoga/Community Bank Classic.  The game airs on 1270 and kscbnews.net.