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The Grundy County boys came up short in their bid for a season-opening victory Monday, falling 66-60 to Linn County at home in Galt.
The Panthers fell behind early as Linn County raced out to a 21-11 first quarter lead, but the Panthers chipped away at the deficit and had a lead of their own late in the game. Linn County would go back up, but a pair of Grundy free throws tied the game and forced overtime.
The Panthers couldn’t get any traction in the bonus period, however. Grundy lost three starters to fouls between the fourth quarter and overtime and Linn County outscored the Panthers 10-4 in the bonus frame.
Cooper Lewis led the Panthers with 21 points and 15 rebounds in the loss while Gann added 17 points and six steals. Robert Urich had 11 points and seven rebounds.
Grundy (0-1) will be in the Novinger Tournament next week.
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at Grundy Girls 67, Linn County 46: The girls match-up saw Grundy put away Linn County with a 21-point win.
Anna Milazzo scored 17 points while Jandie Peterson added 15 and Aubrey Gann finished with 13. Bri Carpio scored 12 points.
The Grundy girls (1-0) will return to action next week in the Novinger Tournament.
Mercer Girls 52, at Hale 8: The Mercer girls blasted Hale on the road, 52-8. Mercer led 30-7 at halftime and allowed just one single point to Hale in the second half.
Tori Meinecke led the Cardinals with 24 points while Aubrey Wilson added 13. Mercer (1-0) will be at home on Dec. 5, hosting Hamilton.
Mercer Boys 65, at Hale 38: The Mercer boys also routed Hale in the season opener, winning 65-38.
Kaden Graham led the Cardinals (1-0) with 16 points while Camden Hartley scored 14 and Isaiah Morgana had 12. Jon Johnson reached double figures for Mercer as well, scoring 11 points and Ashton Berndt added eight points.
Mercer’s boys will also host Hamilton on Dec. 5.