DeKALB – The DeKalb boys basketball team lost, 72-65, to Harlem on Saturday in the Chuck Dayton Holiday Tournament, but coach Dave Rohlman wasn't overly concerned with the final score.

Throughout his team's 1-9 start, Rohlman pleaded with his players to work hard and do the little things it takes to win. On Saturday, when the Barbs led with 1:25 remaining, he saw almost everything he wanted to see.

“We've asked them for 10 games to play harder,” Rohlman said. “We talked about what winners have to do, and I think they did everything we asked them to do and we played like winners tonight. Unfortunately, they don't get the win.”