The Blue Ridge Knights were right there all night but a slow fourth quarter allowed Okaw Valley to take home a 64-53 win in Lincoln Prairie Conference boys basketball action from Farmer City Tuesday night.
The Knights trailed just 46-44 after three quarters, but Okaw Valley hit a couple of three and made took advantage of its opportunities to outsscore Blue Ridge 18-9 in the final frame.
Isaac Price paced Blue Ridge with 19 points.Zack Lewis added 12 for Blue Ridge.
The Knights drop to 13-9 overall and 3-3 in the Lincoln Prairie. They host Arcola Friday night in more Lincoln Prairie Conference action.
