Liberal Hooks Holcomb in Overtime

Playing most of overtime with Jade Cathey, Tyson Deaton, and Bryan Morris who all fouled out, younger Redskins made plays and hit enough free throws in overtime for a come from behind win on the road in Holcomb. The Skins trailed by as many as 10 and never led in the second half. Jade Cathey scored 28 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in the win. Tyson Deaton added 11 points and 16 rebounds. DeVondre Livingston added 10 points and 11 rebounds. Liberal held Holcomb to 31 percent shooting. LHS made only 51 percent of their free throws (18-35).

Liberal trailed at halftime 29-22 and 41-36 at the end of three quarters. Cathey made one of two free throws to tie the game at the end of regulation. The Longhorns didn’t get a shot up at the end of regulation. Liberal led most of the overtime period. LHS hosts Guymon for the home opener Tuesday night at about 7:45 on Talkradio 1270 and kscbnews.net.