The Blooming Prairie boys basketball team beat Hayfield 68-58 in BP Monday.

Hayfield controlled the game early on, but BP (11-10 overall) was able to get its offense going in the second half. Gabe Hagen led BP with 15 points.

“I think our boys had the right mentality throughout the contest and appreciate the defensive effort it took to keep them within striking distance,” BP head coach Nate Piller said. “It could have gotten ugly for us had we hung our heads but the boys continue to fight.” 

Luke Dudycha had 16 points and 12 rebounds in the loss for Hayfield (2-20 overall).

Hayfield 27  31  —  58

BP 25  43  —  68

BP scoring: Gabe Hagen, 15; Kaden Thomas, 14; Karson Vigeland, 12; Cameron Kubista, 12; Max Romeo, 8; Zach Archer, 6; Brad Staska, 1; free throws: 65 percent (15-for-23)

Hayfield scoring: Luke Dudycha, 16; Ryan Risius, 14; Patrick Towey, 10; Mason Tapp, 9; Ethan Slaathaug, 9; free throws: 64 percent (9-for-14)