Boys basketball falls to Warren in close conference matchup

Grant Herbek, Staff Member|January 28, 2019

The LHS boys basketball team fell in a game against Warren Township on Friday, Jan. 25, ending with a 52-46 loss. Having the lead for most of the first half, the Cats outplayed the Blue Devils during the beginning of the game, but Warren outscored the Wildcats in the third and fourth quarters.

Fans and players alike enjoyed the “Silent Seven” at this game, an event where the crowd stayed quiet until the seventh point was scored for the Wildcats, then erupting into applause and cheering. After Friday night’s loss, the Cats possess an overall record of 10-10 and a 3-5 record in conference. The team hopes to snap its two-game losing streak against Buffalo Grove on Tuesday, Jan. 29.

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Junior Quinn Schambow (23) steps up to bat. Schambow, who recently committed to Oklahoma State University, bats, catches and pitches for the Wildcats. Schambow made it home to secure the team’s fifth run in the fourth inning.

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For the final piece, a combination of Symphony Orchestra and Wind Ensemble played an extravagant song by Paul Hindemist. Flute soloist Dakota Olson had her moment highlighted within this song. “[My solo] was definitely challenging but it was fun too,” Olson said.

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Junior and guard Danny Moreira (21) attempts to cut off his opponent’s drive to the basket.

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Junior middle hitter Jordan Coughlin (40) springs into the air to crush the ball over the net into Carmel territory. Coughlin was one of multiple players who earned kills, or unreturnable attacks, over the course of the night.

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Junior middle blocker Jordan Coughlin (40) goes up for a hit. Coughlin had 3 kills in the game against the Titans.

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Cradling the ball, senior Sophia Weick (13) speeds past Lockports junior defender Sabina Bukowski (1) to get a shot on the goal. Weick has been on varsity all four years of high school and is one of the team captains.

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