***Kyra Galbraith is a participant of The Kewanee Voice Student Journalism Program, funded by the Harry Anderson Memorial Trust.

On Monday, the Flying Geese hit the road and traveled to West Carroll to play the Thunder. 

After taking an early lead, the Geese ended up losing 60-54.

This game was a rollercoaster with the scoreboard going back and forth throughout the game. 

The Thunder received possession of the jump ball, opening the game with a three-pointer. 

After two made shots by the opposing team, Collin Hodge scored the first three points for the Geese. Alejandro Garcia made a two to tie the score. 

The first period ended with a 20-14 lead by the Geese.

The Geese continued their hard work throughout the rest of the first half, finishing the half still in the lead with a 31-27 advantage.

The second half is when the game began to get interesting. Both the Thunder and the Geese were scoring back and forth, taking turns being ahead. The third period ended with a much closer lead by the Geese with 45-40.

The auditorium erupted in shouts and cheers as the fourth period progressed. Each team was taking their shots, making their shots, and up just one point each time. 

The Geese held a lead until the final 35 seconds of the game. Between free throws and layups made by the Thunder, the Geese faced an unfortunate loss, with a final score of 54-60. 

The lead scorers for this game were senior Drew Hornback with 17, junior Hodge with 16, and junior Kruz Galbraith with 11.

Both Galbraith and Hodge contributed four rebounds. But Hornback took the spotlight with four assists and steals. 

As for the JV, they dominated the court once again — taking home another victory with a 49-36 final score. The JV remains undefeated in regular-season games, a 4-0 record; they’ve been playing with incredible determination and fire in their hearts.