Cibolo Steele caught fire early.
The style of basketball has shifted over time from a slow-paced, halfcourt offense to a game of transition 3-pointers. From guards to bigs, the visiting Knights knocked down a dozen 3s on San Marcos’ defense Friday inside the Snake Pit. Even in the second half, when the Rattlers extended the zone to put pressure, it seemed like the Knights would never cool off. The barrage of 3s, in addition to the youth of the hosts, prompted an 84-67 loss at home — the first home loss of the season.
Four freshmen start each night for the Rattlers and with only two district games under their belt, they were faced with taking on a state tournament semi-finalist from a year ago. Though the team has a new look with the loss of four-star recruit Langston Love, the Knights have been dominant as of late in San Antonio. Steele opened the game on an 8-0, including starting off 3-3 from beyond the arc. Freshman guard Kaden Gumbs ended the run with a Manu Ginobili-Esque euro step that froze the defender. His team was able to hang around, but Steele’s six 3s in the first quarter gave it a 26-20 lead.
