A bigger, older Leavenworth squad proved more than the Lancers could handle even on their home court Friday night, beating SM East 51-44. It’s the Lancers’ second loss in a row, and drops their record to 4-3.
Leavenworth closed the first quarter with a last second layup to take a 7-6 lead, and kept the Lancers nipping at the heals the rest of the way.
Though the Lancers were able to keep the Pioneers within striking distance for three quarters — the Pioneers never pulled out to a double digit lead until the final period — the couldn’t manage to silence the Leavenworth defense for long enough to get themselves back into the game.
The Lancers next face Olathe Northwest at home on Tuesday, Jan. 11 at 7 p.m.
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