BOYS BASKETBALL
CENTRAL MN CONFERENCE
Kimball 51, HLWW 33
Kimball: 27;24;–51
HLWW: 15;18;–33
KIMBALL (12-4, 5-2): Drew Gustafson 15, Del Guerrero 11, Hayden Gagnon 6, Hunter Ahlrich 6, Darius Westrich 5, Weston Hine 4, Michael Hoffmann 4.
HLWW (6-11, 3-4): Zach Uter 10, Cameron Decker 4, Chris Zander 4, Brock Bangasser 4, TJ Kittock 3, Brad Bickmann 2, Brandon Cuadros 2, Noah Bundrock 2, Brandon Karels 2.
HOWARD LAKE – A cold shooting night left the Lakers on the wrong side of a 51-33 loss to the Kimball Cubs in a Central MN Conference matchup Thursday night. The Lakers shot just 35 percent (15-for-43) in the loss. The Lakers struggled from deep, making just one of 12 three point attempts.
Zach Uter led the way for the Lakers with 10 points. Cameron Decker, Chris Zander, and Brock Bangasser all added four points in the loss.
The Lakers are back in action Friday, Jan 27 when they host Norwood Young America in a nonconference matchup.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
MN CHRISTIAN ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
LP/HT 77, Legacy Christian 44
Legacy Christian: 16;28;–44
LP/HT: 37;40;–77
LEGACY CHRISTIAN (3-13, 1-5): Mya Bredemus 2, Mari Smittsdorf 11, Kirsten Darling 2, Cali Weddle 8, Jadyn Nelson 12, Lindsey Smittsfor 9.
LESTER PRAIRIE/HOLY TRINITY (12-4, 6-0): Jenna Dolezal 4, Steph Lohse 3, Madi Radtke 34, Taylor Ebert 6, Marissa Radtke 8, Hope Feltmann 7, Emily Williams 2, Kayla Weinzierl 6, Julia Pelzel 2, Myranda Hentges 3, Kaylee Scheevel 2.
LESTER PRAIRIE – Madi Radtke’s 34 points led the Bulldogs to a nice bounce back win over Legacy Christian Thursday night. Radtke also grabbed eight rebounds and dished out three assists as the Bulldogs got back on track after having their winning streak snapped this past weekend. Marissa Radtke added eight points, while Hope Feltmann chipped in with seven points for the Bulldogs.
The Bulldogs are back in action Saturday, Jan. 28 when they host Mayer Lutheran in a big Section 4A matchup. The Crusaders are currently ranked No. 10 in Class A. Tip is at 7 p.m. at Lester Prairie High School.
MN RIVER CONFERENCE
Jordan 72, Mayer Lutheran 69
Jordan: 27;45;–72
Mayer Lutheran: 25;44;–69
JORDAN (11-6, 5-3): Paige Johnson 21, Sidney Bendzick 17, Brooke Sievers 14, Kar Brown 9, Lydia Plechaty 7, Jenna Kes 4.
MAYER LUTHERAN (13-4, 6-2): Emilee Gustin 26, Maddy Hucky 19, Sophie Flucas 6, Nicole Klaustermeier 5, Olivia Quiram 5, Mya Chmielewski 4, Kate Strehlke 2, Symone Jopp 2.
MAYER – In Minnesota River Conference battle, it was the Jordan Jaguars who came out with 72-69 win over the Crusaders Thursday night. It was a close on throughout, but the Jaguars made just enough plays down the stretch to snap the four game win streak for the Crusaders.
Senior Emilee Gustin led the way with 26 points, while Maddy Hucky added 19 points.
It doesn’t get much easier for the Crusaders who face Lester Prairie/Holy Trinity in a big Section 4A matchup Saturday night in Lester Prairie.
OTHER LOCAL SCORES:
GIRLS BASKETBALL: CENTRAL MN CONFERENCE
Kimball 59, Foley 48
GIRLS BASKETBALL: MN CHRISTIAN ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
CHOF 67, Spectrum 53
St. Croix Prep 58, St. Agnes 56
GIRLS BASKETBALL: MN RIVER CONFERENCE
NYA 74, Sibley East 37
Tri-City United 78, Belle Plaine 64
BOYS BASKETBALL: CENTRAL MN CONFERENCE
Maple Lake 68, Paynesville 54
Holdingford 56, B-B-E 38
Eden Valley-Watkins 68, Pierz 49
BOYS BASKETBALL: MN RIVER CONFERENCE
Belle Plaine 66, GFW 33
Tri-City United 88, LeSueur-Henderson 72