LEXINGTON – The Alliance Bulldogs came into town and spoiled senior day for Lexington, winning 53-18 in the girls game and 57-53 in the boys game.
The first half started competitive for both squads, with Lexington playing some solid defense and knocking down some shots. After a 15-7 first quarter lead, Lexington cut the lead to three, 15-12.
However, from there Alliance would go on an incredible 35-0 run to suddenly be up 50-12. That included Alliance outscoring Lexington 22-1 in the third quarter. From there, Alliance got the lead to over 40, and a quick fourth quarter would wrap up a 53-18 win for Alliance.
Alliance was led by Jaelynne Clarke who finished with 14 points. Alliance was 9-15 from the free throw line and committed 10 turnovers. Kianna Clouse led the way for Lexington, scoring five points. The Minutemaids were 11-14 from the free throw line and committed 23 turnovers.
Alliance finishes the regular season at 8-15, while Lexington falls to 1-20 and will take on Seward on the road in their next game on February 13th.
Listen to the game here.
The boys game got off to a flying start. On senior day, both seniors Leo Fine and Isaiah Ellingson scored seven first quarter points to help get the Minutemen to a 20-13 first quarter lead. In the second quarter though, Alliance tightened up defensively, and thanks to 18 first half points from Espen Lanik, were able to get out to a 28-27 halftime lead.
The third quarter went back and forth, with Ellingson scoring nine third quarter points to help keep Lexington in it and only down four going into the final period. In the fourth, Lexington cut the lead to 54-53, but thanks to a couple key stops, and clutch free throws along with ten second half points from Seth Meyring, Alliance was able to survive with a 57-53 victory.
Lanik led the way for Alliance scoring 21 points. The Bulldogs were 19-26 from the free throw line and had nine turnovers. Ellingson led the way for Lexington, scoring 19 points. The Minutemen were 3-11 from the free throw line and committed 15 turnovers.
Alliance improved to 6-16 and will host Sidney in their regular season finale on February 16th, while Lexington falls 4-17, and will be on the road at Seward on February 13th.
Listen to the game here.
