Thrashing Benson

A four-game losing streak came to a halt tonight at the Willmar Christmas tournament when the B-B-E Jaguars boys' basketball team thrashed Benson 78-56. They posted 39 points in both halves of play to win convincingly over the Braves. Austin Trustheim was on fire while scoring a career-high 23 points while hitting seven of eight free throw shots. Three other players scored in double figures: Tanner Heinsius (18), Jordan Wosmek (14) and Dalon Bitzan (12). Altogether 11 players got playing time.

As a team, the Jaguars shot 31-of-51 from the floor and 13-of-16 at the line.

Next is a road game at Minnewaska Area on Monday, January 5. The Lakers are 4-4 overall and 4-3 (third) in the West Central North Conference. I'd rate them as a "tough but beatable" opponent. Winning there would be a huge win for the 3-6 Jaguars.

Area boys' basketball scores on December 27:
Windom Area 51, BOLD 48

Albany Area 53, Providence Academy 37
Sauk Centre 58, MACCRAY 57

Area girls' basketball scores on December 27:
MACCRAY 62, Ortonville 46
Lac qui Parle Valley 71, Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley 34