Truman players celebrate after Ajay Cheema (23) draws a charge on Van Horn’s Kayleb Jefferson (14) during Tuesday’s season opener at Van Horn. The Truman defense held the host Falcons to just 15 points in the first half on the way to a 59-46 victory. DAVID M. RAINEY/SPECIAL TO THE EXAMINER
By Bill Althaus bill.althaus@examiner.net Patriots stymie crosstown rival Van Horn early to take season opener A new-look Truman High School boys basketball team zeroed in…