DRAGONS FIND A WAY TO VICTORY ON THE ROAD

In a closely contested season opener, Niles managed to secure a hard-fought road victory against Champion with a final score of 59-53.

Niles exhibited a balanced offensive effort, led by Stef Dorsey with 14 points, Antuan Gardner contributing 10 points, True Carey-Hardin adding 11 points, and Anthony Budak and Avon Fryer each chipping in with 8 points. The collective scoring prowess of the Niles team proved crucial in securing the win.

On the Champion side, Marky Nolan stood out with a game-high 21 points, supported by Christian Williams and Braylon Braham with 8 points each, and Andrew Skebe contributing 6 points. Despite a strong individual performance, Champion fell just short in their home opener.

Niles will continue their campaign as they open their home slate against LaBrae on Tuesday, while Champion will hit the road to face Mineral Ridge, looking to bounce back from the season-opening loss.