Windom 34-36 = 70
MLAC 21-32 = 53
The Windom Eagle boys basketball team got off to a strong start Thursday night, stifling Mt. Lake Area-Comfrey’s offense to record a 70-53 victory at Mt. Lake.
The Eagles came out firing from long range in the opening half, knocking down six three-pointers as a team. Meanwhile, the Eagles held the Wolverines in check throughout the first half, building a 13-point halftime cushion.
In the second half, the Wolverines tried to mount a comeback, cutting the Eagle lead to nine points late. But Windom held MLAC scoreless for the last three minutes of the game. Meanwhile, Windom closed the game with an 8-0 run to seal the victory.
A quartet of Eagles scored in double figures in the game, led by Henry Erickson and Drew Rothenberger with 15 points each – a career-high for Rothenberger. Dylan Serreyn added 14 points and Abe McKibbin scored 11.
Kolby Kremmin and Ashton Toll each scored 13 points for the Wolverines in the loss.
Next games: Check for updates after each game.
Windom: at Marshall, Feb. 4
MLAC: vs. Edgerton (at Mt. Lake), Feb. 4
RRC: at HBC (Hills), Feb. 4
WWG: vs. RRC (at Westbrook), Feb. 8
