Boys basketball holiday tournament results

The Boys basketball team played in the holiday tournament last week at Northland Community & Technical College in Thief River Falls. The weather hindered the schedule with games having to be cancelled and reschedule, but ultimately all games were played and the Chargers won the Consolation Championship on Saturday afternoon, December 10th.

Game 1 was held on Thursday, December 8th. GG played Stephen-Argyle and lost 54-68. 

Scoring: Blaine Kriel 21, Ben Groven 10, Dylan Walker 9, Tyler Stinar 5, Brandon Stanley 4, Dylan Manderud 3, Hogan Lundeen 2

Rebounds: Walker 10, Groven 9, Stinar 9, Stanley 4, Manderud 1

Coaches Comments: “We played them tough for 80% of the game. S-A shot very well and played a good game. We only shot 4 free throws for the game, which was disappointing. We made some “early in the year” mistakes. Overall, the kids played hard,” says Varsity Head Coach Mike Gast.

Game 2 was played on Friday, December 9th. GG played BGMR and won 88-60.

Scoring: Blaine Kriel 17, Dylan Walker 17, Ben Groven 12, Tyler Stinar 10, Dylan Manderud 6, Jaden Kiesow 5, Hogan Lundeen 4, Blake Nerhus 4, Cameron Naeseth 4, Jesse Wiseth 2, Brandon Stanley 2, Jeremy Wiskow 2, Peyton Verbout 2, Robert Brummit 1

Rebounds: Dylan Walker 11, Ben Groven 8, Brandon Stanley 6, Tyler Stinar 4, Jeremy Wiskow 3, Blaine Kriel 2, Hogan Lundeen 2, Robert Brummitt 2, Jaden Kiesow 1, Jesse Wiseth 1, Dylan Manderud 1, Kaleb Sjulestad 1

Coaches Comments: “Our offense was active and we hit the offensive boards well. It was very good team effort. I’m very happy for the players,” Gast said.

Game 3 was the Consolation Championship played on Saturday, December 10th. The Chargers beat Red Lake County 67-31.

Scoring: Dylan Walker 19, Blaine Kriel 14, Ben Groven 9, Tyler Stinar 7, Blake Nerhus 6, Hogan Lundeen 4, Jeremy Wiskow 3, Jaden Kiesow 2, Jesse Wiseth 2, Dylan Manderud 2 

Rebounding: Dylan Walker 9, Blaine Kriel 5, Ben Groven 4, Tyler Stinar 4, Brandon Stanley 3, Jaden Kiesow 2, Jesse Wiseth 2, Blake Nerhus 2, Robert Brummitt 2, Dylan Manderud 2, Hogan Lundeen 1, Jeremy Wiskow 1

Coaches Comments: “We went 2-1 in the tournament and took home the consolation trophy, so it was good. I saw improvement with each game and we played hard and together. I was happy with our effort,” remarked Gast.

Games this week for the boys include 7th & 8th grade BBB at Clearbrook/Gonvick on Tuesday, December 13th, and also a game Friday night, 12-16 vs. NF in Karlstad.