KNIGHTS LAY SECOND LOSS ON LUTHERAN WEST

By Ty Bartell

ROCKY RIVER, Ohio — The Archbishop Hoban Knights boys basketball team handed the Lutheran West Longhorns their second loss of the season, clinching a hard-fought 68-62 win in a compelling matchup.  The Knights set the tone in the first quarter, finishing with a 24-17 lead. However, the Longhorns mounted a comeback in the second quarter, outscoring Hoban 15-8 and tying the game at 32-32 as the teams headed to the halftime buzzer.

Coming out of the break, Hoban seized control in the third quarter with a 19-10 run, establishing a 49-42 lead heading into the final frame. Although the Longhorns showcased their best offensive quarter in the fourth, outscoring Hoban 20-17, it wasn’t enough to overcome the Knights, who secured the 68-62 victory.

Offensively, Jonas Nichols led the charge for Hoban, finishing the game with a game-high 22 points. Joey Hardman contributed 12 points, and Sam Greer added 10 points to pace the Knights. On the other side, Lutheran West’s offensive efforts were spearheaded by Jason Levis with 20 points, followed by Matt Meyer with 13 points, and Tino Yli-Nunnila with 12 points.

The win propels Hoban to a 10-6 record, and they will return to The Castle of Barry Gym looking to extend their win streak to four games when they face off against Parma Heights Holy Name (8-6) on Tuesday, January 30th.

For the Longhorns, the loss marked only their second of the season, bringing their record to 14-2. They will aim to regroup when they hit the road to take on Fairview (10-3) on the same Tuesday

evening. Basketball enthusiasts can stay updated on Hoban’s performance throughout the season, with live games, scores, stats, stories, and more available on YSN!