Storm Can’t Make Up Early Deficit at Lawrence-Nelson

High Plains senior Chase Owens releases this mid-range jumper in the Storm’s subdistrict game at L-N High School on Tuesday. Owens led the Storm in scoring with 18, but High Plains season came to an end with the 67-60 loss. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.
High Plains senior Chase Owens releases this mid-range jumper in the Storm’s subdistrict game at L-N High School on Tuesday. Owens led the Storm in scoring with 18, but High Plains season came to an end with the 67-60 loss. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

NELSON - Tuesday was subdistrict play, and High Plains drew #5 ranked Lawrence-Nelson. They fought hard, but lost 67-60.

Chase Owens led the first quarter, putting in all 8 points for the Storm. The Raiders took the early lead, and it was 16-8. Carson Swedenburg started hitting treys for the Storm in the second quarter, but Wyatt Frey was still on a roll for the Raiders. Swedenburg and Brodey Spurl…