By Staff
CASSOPOLIS - The host Cassopolis Rangers outscored Berrien Springs 30-28 in the second half Friday night, but could not overcome an early deficit in a 63-48 Lakeland Conference victory.
The Rangers led 15-10 after one period of play Friday night, but then were out-scored 25-13 in the second quarter as the Shamrocks opened up a 35-28 halftime advantage.
Cassopolis (7-8 overall, 4-7 Lakeland Athletic Conference) spent the entire second half shaving points off of Berrien Springs' (9-7, 5-6) seven-point lead.
The Rangers cut the lead to 48-43 after three quarters of play, but could not complete the comeback as both teams scored 15 points in the final eight minutes.
Kevin Luckey led all scorers with 26 points. Cassopolis also got nine points from Will Loux and seven points apiece from Neal Bullocks and Derron Thomas.
Shelby Wood led Berrien Springs with 16 points. Matt Demier added 14 points.