The varsity boys basketball team looked promising after winning both of their games against Liberty and Oregon City in the preseason jamboree last week.

However, after an intensely fought game last night, the boys fell 56-77 to Churchill in their first preseason game. With wins against North Salem and La Salle, Churchill is now ranked #2 in 5A.

Here are a few photos capturing the action from last night’s game.

Reilly Nesen

Seniors Justin North (left) and Leo Domingo (right) strike a pregame pose.

Reilly Nesen

Senior Alex Boyd competes for the tip off at the beginning of the game.

Sam Hull

Sophomore Nic Boyd is challenged by a defender as he carries the ball down the court.

Reilly Nesen

Senior Alex Boyd and sophomore Jake Owens box in the opposing player in an attempt to steal the ball.

Sam Hull
Sophomore Kendric Taylor lines up for a free throw.

Reilly Nesen

The Falcons score late in the second quarter.

Sam Hull

Sophomore Jake Owens looks for an open pass to get the ball back in play.

Sam Hull

Down 25-45, the boys gather in the locker room at the half to talk strategy.

Sam Hull

Senior Alex Boyd cuts from the three point line toward the basket to beat the defender.

Reilly Nesen

The boys huddle up around their coaches to discuss their strategy.

Sam Hull

Senior Justin North beats his defender as he drives towards the basket.

Reilly Nesen

Sophomore Kendric Taylor defends at the three point line as the opposing team rushes the basket.

Sam Hull

Senior Alex Boyd looks to get the ball in play minutes before the end of the game.

Sam Hull

The boys huddle up one more time in the final moments of the game.

Next up, the boys will be playing Black Hills from Washington at home on Friday at 7:30.