Longhorns split at DeKalb

DEKALB, Mo. — The South Nodaway girls’ basketball team built a big first-quarter lead over DeKalb Friday night, and used the cushion to win 54-46.

The Lady Longhorns pushed out to an early 17-5 lead and held a 33-22 halftime advantage. South Nodaway (17-3) led 44-30 before a 16-point fourth quarter from DeKalb trimmed the score to its final margin.

Sophomore guard Meaghan McConkey scored 15 points to lead the Lady Horns while senior guard Kristen Neilson scored 13 and sophomore guard Mallory McConkey added 12. Jaleia Rice led all scorers with 20 points for DeKalb.

DeKalb came back in the fourth quarter to steal a win from the South Nodaway boys’ basketball team — posting 15 points in the final frame while holding the Longhorns to eight to pick up a 51-49 victory.

South Nodaway led 26-25 at halftime before scoring 15 points in the third quarter to take a 41-36 lead into the final stanza.

Sophomore forward Trey Farnan and senior forward Jimmy Carter led the Horns (6-15) with 10 points each while three DeKalb players scored in double-figures, led by 17 from Tanner Killoren.

South Nodaway hosts Rock Port Monday night in Barnard. The girls tipoff at 6 p.m. with the boys to follow.