Jaguars open up big early lead at Rockford!

With 12 minutes left in the first half, it's B-B-E 21, Rockford Area 4 in a Central Minnesota Conference boys' basketball game. Then with 6 minutes left, the Jaguars are up 29-13 over the host Rockets. **At halftime, the scoreboard is B-B-E 39, Rockford Area 17.

If the Jaguars can hold on to that lead and come home with a win, they will have passed an important test in their season.

With 11 minutes left in the game, the scoreboard in Rockford reads B-B-E 60, Rockford Area 23. I can rest easy now - I will admit, I was very nervous about this game!

The radio crews are covering the B-B-E vs. Minnewaska Area girls' basketball game at the high school. **Second-half update: not sure on the time left but it's B-B-E 29, Minnewaska Area 22. **Update: the girls won 47-41! Woo Hoo!

**FINAL in boys' basketball action: B-B-E 72, Rockford Area 39. No more updates until after 10:00pm......

Central Minnesota Conference boys' basketball scores on Jan. 8:
Pierz 62, Maple Lake 58