WEBSTER CITY’S ZACH LAHR shoots on Tuesday against Southeast Valley. (DFJ photo by David Borer)

The Webster City boys were unable to get on track here Tuesday night, falling in non-conference action to Southeast Valley, 66-45.

Sophomore Will Ruby had a big game for the Lynx, scoring a team-high 16 points. Alex Staley followed with 12 and Jaxon Griffith chipped in nine.

Coyce Bertran added six points for Webster City, which is now 2-7 with five straight setbacks in the last week.

Cornell Lowery had a game-high 18 to pace the Jaguars (9-1). Ian Brunner added 15.

Up next for the Lynx will be top-ranked (Class 1A) St. Edmond back here on Friday. The Gaels are 8-1 overall and in second place in the North Central Confertence behind No. 2 (3A) Clear Lake.