The Liberal Redskins and Dodge City Red Demons entered Thursday’s game at Dodge City Fieldhouse both having lost six in a row. So something had to give. Dodge City dominated the game 54-35 winning the Backyard Battle for the Bell.
The Red Demons led 12-6 after one. The Demons claimed second quarter leads of 22-6 and 27-8 before leading 28-11 at the half. DCHS led 41-21 after three.
For this game, the stats told the story. Dodge City shot 50 percent and Liberal shot 30 percent. Dodge had 16 assists while Liberal had six. LHS was 1-13 from three point range. Liberal committed 21 turnovers in the loss. Dodge City led points off turnovers 24-12.
James Fieser scored 13. Zayden Martinez had eight points and 10 rebounds.
Dodge City is 8-12 and finishes 3-5 in the WAC. Liberal loses their 25th straight WAC game and falls to 5-15 overall and 0-8 in the WAC. Liberal will likely play at Wichita Heights Wednesday evening on 1270 and 92.3.
