LIONS BATTLE WILMOT FIVE

The Langford Area boys basketball squad hung with Wilmot for a half but fell victim to a 22-point third period by the Wolves to fall 74-52 on Friday.
    Coach Brian Schuring’s club fell to 0-4 heading into a contest with Burke at the Huron Classic last night Monday.  The Lions are back in action net Tuesday when Redfield comes to town (JV 6:30 p.m., varsity to follow).
    “We are getting better each game which is really nice to see,” noted Schuring.  “The boys are playing hard and working hard to get this program turned around.  I’m proud of the efforts and dedication to the team.”
    Both clubs came out of the chute on fire with Wilmot on top 25-21 when the dust cleared after the opening eight minutes.  The Wolves padded that margin to 41-34 at intermission and then took charge with a 22-point third quarter outburst that boosed their lead to 21 after three periods.
    Kassen Keough had a big night for the Lions with 30 points, including five treys.  Rennan Bruns added nine counters.  Dylan Harmon grabbed 11 rebounds, five of them on the offensive end.  Conner Glines added five boards and three assists, Jacob Samson pulled down five missed shots, and Keough and Samson both had a pair of assists.
    WILMOT: Keitrick Genia 3 4-8 11, Kolby Haubris 1 0-0 3, Jaxen 
Dockter 5 1-2 11, Maddux Foss 8 3-4 24, Ethan Schwenn 6 5-6 17, Andrew Ammann 1 0-0 3, Carson Jurgens 1 0-0 3, Micah Pelzel 1 0-0 2.  Totals 26 13-20 74.
    LANGFORD AREA: Jacob Samson 2 0-1 5, Kassen Keough 10 5-5 30, Rennan Bruns 3 2-2 9, Ethen Olson 1 0-0 2, Dylan Harmon 3 0-0 6.  Totals 19 7-8 52.
LA (0-4)        21 34 42 52
Wilmot (2-3) 25 41 63 74
    3-point goals – Keough 5, Samson, Bruns; Foss 5, Ammann, Jurgens, Genia, Haubris.  Fouled out – none.  Total fouls – LA 14, Wilmot 11.