IDAHO FALLS – The final score may not be as important as the eye test when it comes to early-season basketball.

The Hillcrest boys team dropped to 1-5 after Saturday’s 45-36 loss to Coeur d’Alene in the consolation game of the TitleOne Tip-Off Classic.

Are the Knights as bad as their record?

Probably not.

Check back in February when the conference race heats up and everyone is eyeing the postseason.

But for now …

“We’re battling,” coach Mat Barber said. “Every single game has been tough for us. Our record probably isn’t what it shows.”

The Knights (1-5) picked up their first win of the season on Friday, downing Century 56-45.

Coeur d’Alene led most of the way on Saturday, but Hillcrest had its chances late as the Knights pulled within 32-30 early in the fourth.

The Vikings (3-2) h

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