The Bobcats boys took the West Holt Huskies down to the wire, but lost, 48-47, in a close game played Jan. 8, in Orchard.

On offense, Mason Hoke and Dalton Rotherham both scored 10 points to lead the team.

The Bobcats struggled early against West Holt, going down, 22-9, in a tough first quarter.

During the second quarter, the Bobcats adjusted and began chipping away at the big lead and were able to cut it to 30-22 going into the half.

To start the third quarter, the Bobcats came out more determined, and after a few play adjustments, cut the lead to 39-34.

In a back-and-forth final eight minutes of the game, the Bobcat boys were able to take a one-point lead late, but a costly foul gave West Holt the advantage at the free throw line.The Bobcats had the opportunity to take the last shot of the game with five seconds to go and got two chances to put it in, but ultimately couldn't hit the game winner.

Coach Jacob Birch said he was happy with the team performance in a tough loss and looks to see the team improve every day and keep stepping in the right direction.

Statistics versus West Holt:

Jaykwon Petite: 7p, 1r

Mason Hoke: 10p, 1r, 2a

Keegan Smith: 6p, 1s

Dalton Rotherham: 10p, 2r, 2a, 4s

Ty Rix: 1p, 2r, 1a

Dillon Moser: 3p, 4r, 1s

Levi Cronk: 2p, 1r, 1a

Kellen Mlnarik: 2p, 4r, 1a

Joe Ahlers: 6p, 4r