MELHS slips by Roxana boys 68-61, Knights' Harris explodes for 27 points

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ROXANA - The Metro East Lutheran-Roxana boys basketball game turned out to be a tight one, but Larry Harris exploded for 27 points to pace the Knights to a 68-61 victory over the Shells.

Jacob Golenor paced Roxana with 21 points, followed by Gavin Huffman with 17 points. Jonah Wilson also contributed 10 points for MELHS.

The Knights led 11-10 at the end of one and 31-26 at the half.

MELHS improved to 10-12 overall with the win; Roxana dropped to 4-17, but continues to show improvement as the season continues on. MEHLS has beaten the Shells twice in the season.

Roxana hosts Carlinville at 7:30 p.m. Friday, while MELHS continues at 2:30 p.m. Saturday with a contest at Our Christ Our Rock.

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