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.
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