Goergen scores 21 as Rebel boys top Hayfield
Published 9:04 pm Thursday, February 21, 2013
The Southland boys basketball team beat Hayfield 65-58 in Adams Thursday.
The Rebels (19-6 overall), put the game away when Decker Bendtsen hit a 3-pointer to put them up seven with 2:30 left in the game.
“It was a big shot by Decker and it gave them momentum,” Southland head coach Jon Thalberg said.
Cole Kruger led the Vikings (17-7 overall) with 20 points and Mike Goergen had 21 points for Southland.
“It was a great game and a great atmosphere,” Thalberg said. “Kids from both teams played hard.”
Hayfield 31 27 — 58
Southland 33 32 — 65
Southland scoring: Mike Goergen, 21; Luke Anderson, 18; Decker Bendtsen, 11; Nick Schmitz, 7; Alex Ruechel, 5; Sam Klaehn, 3; free throws: 76 percent (19-for-25)
Hayfield scoring: Cole Kruger, 20; Brady Kramer, 14; Jeremy Stuart, 10; Brady Stevens, 8; Trevor Anderson, 5; Drew Streightiff, 1; free throws: 60 percent (9-for-15)