Cardinals fall short to Rockets

Published 10:30 pm Friday, December 27, 2013

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LeRoy-Ostrander’s Nate Bunne brings the ball up-court against Randolph in the first game of the Grand Meadow Invitational Friday night in Grand Meadow. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

GRAND MEADOW — The LeRoy-Ostander boys basketball team lost to Randolph (3-6 overall) 74-61 in the Grand Meadow tournament Friday.

The Cardinals (1-6 overall) led 8-2 to start the game, but they finished with 20 turnovers and couldn’t get enough offense going in the loss.

Zach Royston had 33 points and 12 rebounds to lead LO and Nate Bunne had 16 points.

LeRoy-Ostrander's Zach Royston kicks the ball out during the second half against Randolph in the first game of the Grand Meadow Invitational Friday night in Grand Meadow. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

LeRoy-Ostrander’s Zach Royston kicks the ball out during the second half against Randolph in the first game of the Grand Meadow Invitational Friday night in Grand Meadow. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

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Randolph 40 34 — 74

LO 28 33 — 61

LO scoring: Zach Royston, 33; Nate Bunne, 16; Ryan Kasel, 5; Josh Royston, 5; Jacob Souhrada, 2; free throws: 78 percent (14-for-18); rebounds: 32; turnovers: 20