Dublin Lions split losses at home

By Paul Gaudette on Wednesday, November 30, 2022
  • Dublin Lion Kaden Gaitan leaps up to deny a shot at the basket from a Lingleville Cardinal on Nov. 22 in the Roy & Lynn Neff Gym. Gaitan racked up 11 points during the game. Teammate Kevin Patton stands by to assist. Patton put in 8 points during the fight. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo
    Dublin Lion Kaden Gaitan leaps up to deny a shot at the basket from a Lingleville Cardinal on Nov. 22 in the Roy & Lynn Neff Gym. Gaitan racked up 11 points during the game. Teammate Kevin Patton stands by to assist. Patton put in 8 points during the fight. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

    The Dublin Lions split losses in games at home last week and Monday night (Nov. 28).

    Vs. Lingleville

    On Nov. 22, the Lions hosted the Lingleville Cardinals in a 73-64 victory for the home team.

    “We had a lot of guys get some playing time and help get the offense going, said head Lions basketball coach Wes Grisham. “Our pressure defense looked good most of the game, and I’m excited to see these guys go up another notch and their progression throughout the season.”

    Scoring for the Lions was led by: Dalan Rasberry- 15 points, 7 assists, 6 rebounds, 5 steals Ayush Patel- 19 pts, 7 steals, 4 reb Aureliano Ruiz- 8 pts, 3 reb Kaden Gaitan- 11 pts, 4 steals Kevin Patton- 8 pts, 3 reb, 2 steals Sev Ruiz- 6 points, 2 reb Aiden Salyer - 3 pts, 1 steal, 1 asst

    Vs. Glen Rose

    On Monday night, the Lions returned to the home hardwood to face the Glen Rose Tigers. The match-up ended in a 77-41 loss for Dublin but the Lions gave the visitors a solid fight.

    “We had a great first half against Glen rose only being down 30-34 [at the end of the second quarter],” Grisham said. “Our second half had a hard time getting our offense going. Instead, turnovers turned into points for Glen Rose. Once we got our offense running we didn’t knock down our shots.”

    Scoring for Dublin were: Rasberry- 16 pts, 5 reb, 2 asst Patel- 16 pts, 3 reb, Sev Ruiz- 4 pts, 7 reb, Gaitan- 4 pts, 5 reb, 3 steals The Dublin Lions will return home Thursday (Dec. 1) as Dublin hosts a JV and varsity basketball tournament through Saturday.