Warriors Use Strong First Half to Defeat Thunderbirds in Season Opener

OTTUMWA, Iowa (Interstat) — The Indian Hills Warriors defeated the Cloud County Thunderbirds 94-80 in a men’s junior college basketball game Saturday. Indian Hills built a commanding 54-33 lead by halftime and maintained the advantage for the win. KJ LaMonte led the Warriors with 19 points and six assists. Al Brooks Jr. recorded a double-double for Cloud County, scoring 26 points and grabbing 12 rebounds in the loss. The victory improves Indian Hills’ record to 2-0, while Cloud County begins its season 0-1. The Warriors are scheduled to play at Dodge City on Tuesday. Cloud County’s next game is at home against State Fair on Nov. 7.