CUBA CITY - Darlington senior Alex Erickson erupted for a game-high 31 points to lead the Redbirds to a 62-53 win over Cuba City Thursday night to clinch a share of the Southwest Wisconsin Activities League title.
Erickson hit five of the Redbirds' seven 3-pointers to propel his team to its second straight co-conference championship with the Cubans.
Darlington (20-2, 13-1 SWAL), ranked eighth in the Associated Press Division 4 poll, jumped out to a 13-9 first quarter lead against the seventh-ranked Cubans. The Redbirds led 31-24 at halftime and were able to hang on in the second half.
Darlington senior Tucker Wiegel scored eight points and junior Brandon Hardyman added seven.
Erickson hit five of the Redbirds' seven 3-pointers to propel his team to its second straight co-conference championship with the Cubans.
Darlington (20-2, 13-1 SWAL), ranked eighth in the Associated Press Division 4 poll, jumped out to a 13-9 first quarter lead against the seventh-ranked Cubans. The Redbirds led 31-24 at halftime and were able to hang on in the second half.
Darlington senior Tucker Wiegel scored eight points and junior Brandon Hardyman added seven.
