The Dodge City High School Red Demons wrapped up a challenging weekend on the road with games against Manhattan on Friday night and Junction City on Saturday afternoon. Facing two strong opponents away from home, the Red Demons continued to compete, share the basketball, and gain valuable experience early in the season.
Friday at Manhattan
Dodge City opened the weekend in Manhattan, where the Red Demons battled throughout the game before falling 76–54. The contest was competitive early, with Dodge City trailing by just one point after the first quarter before Manhattan pulled away with a strong third period.
Isai Reyes led the Red Demons with 15 points, scoring efficiently inside and at the free-throw line. Rase Smith added 11 points, while Cru Lembright chipped in 7 points. Ty Scheck contributed across the board with 5 points and 5 assists, and the Red Demons finished the night with 15 team assists, showing good ball movement.
Saturday at Junction City
On Saturday, Dodge City took on Junction City and continued to battle despite the difficult road environment, falling 65–46. The Red Demons showed good shooting from the perimeter and stayed aggressive throughout the game.
Cru Lembright led Dodge City with 14 points, knocking down four three-pointers. Nathan Schulte added 9 points, all from beyond the arc, while Ty Scheck finished with 8 points. Isai Reyes contributed in multiple areas with 5 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists.
The Red Demons continued to attack offensively, earning trips to the free-throw line and creating scoring opportunities off turnovers. Defensively, Dodge City stayed active and continued to compete through all four quarters.
While the results did not go Dodge City’s way, the weekend provided valuable lessons and growth opportunities. The Red Demons will look to build on these experiences as they prepare for upcoming games and continue developing as a team.
