EARLY LEAD The freshman boys basketball team beat the Austin High Maroons by a score of 57-45 earlier tonight. Despite a close first half, the Knights never trailed. Ben Cowles scored 16 points, Vance Reinig scored 14 points, and Tobias Woods scored 10 points, leading the Knights in most points scored. The team got a substantial lead early into the game, scoring ten points in the first two minutes, and never let off the gas. Vance Reinig says the team was able to do so due to the effort and determination of the players. “We came out and brought the intensity in the first quarter,” Reinig said. “We just wanted to shut down their offense from the get-go.” Every time the Maroons seemed to make a comeback, Reinig and the Knights had an answer. The Knights’ defensive pressure kept them ahead throughout the game. “Most of our points came from defensive stops and fast breaks,” Reinig said. “Those allowed us to get down the court and score.” The freshman Knights play next at a tournam...