Boys' basketball team loses on the hardwood

The boys' basketball team fell 71-100 to Madras at home on Tuesday, December 12.

"Madras plays an up tempo style of basketball just like us," said Coach Rand Runco, "but basically they were about five weeks ahead of us."

The White Buffaloes shot 54 percent at the free throw line and 50 percent at their two point shots. Madras made 16 three pointers with 12 of those coming all in the first half.

Runco said, "We don't have our basketball legs yet so we played a zone to protect our legs. We're just not in condition yet. It's going to take time, and we're going to be patient. We're a young team and a little out of shape, but I think that in a month we're going to be tough."

Three players came straight from football and practiced with the basketball team for the first time on Monday. By Friday, the squad had completed four practices with all their players.

Nate Jackson led the Outlaws with 23 points, and Dan Purvis added 13 points. Zack Lange had nine rebounds, and Cody Tadlock contributed five.

Sisters' game at Sweet Home on Friday, December 15, was cancelled due to the weather.