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RURAL MIDDLE POINT — Continental took advantage of an off-shooting night by host Lincolnview and hit enough free throws in the fourth period to grab a 47-40 non-league boys hardwood triumph Monday night at the New Lancerdome.

The Lancers (0-4) canned 14-of-42 from the floor (2-of-19 long range) for 33.3 percent, with sophomore Justis Dowdy coming off the bench for 23 points and nine boards. Senior Nick Leeth added six.

“I had no problem with our shot selection. Unfortunately, this is the fourth game this year where we have struggled shooting the ball,” Lancer coach Brett Hammons noted. “Obviously, a few shots were rushed but not many; we were taking open looks. We talk a lot about going out there with confidence and I think once we get that, things will change. I can’t fault our effort; these guys are playing their butts off.”