The LeRoy-Ostrander boys basketball team couldn’t hold on to a late lead as it lost to Lanesboro (2-4 overall, 2-4 SEC) 66-63 in LeRoy Thursday.

The Cardinals (2-4 overall, 2-4 SEC) held a five point lead with four minutes left in the game, but they struggled from the free throw line down the stretch. Josh Royston led LO with 24 points.

LO 29 34 — 63

Lanesboro 29 37 — 66

LO scoring: Josh Royston, 24; Seth Royston, 17; Zch Hanson, 8; Trey Hungerholt, 7; Sean Lohius, 7; free throws: 47 percent (7-for-15)