ARGYLE - A tale of two freshmen ended with the Argyle boys basketball team holding off Madison Abundant Life, 57-47.
Going in, Argyle coach Michael Cassidy said the Orioles would have to stop Adbundant Life freshman Spencer Wright, who was averaging more than 20 points per game, mostly living off 3-pointers.
Argyle's defense limited Wright to just 17 points, but Cassidy said the young shooter justified the defensive focus.
"Boy, he can flat out shoot," Cassidy said. "He hit some threes tonight that were deep. He certainly knows how to score."
On the other end, the Orioles were led by their own freshman, Riley Ostby, who scored a game-high 24 points.
"He played well. He attacked the glass real hard, and he went to the foul line," Cassidy said. "That's where we felt we could expose (their defense)."
Also effective in the paint was Argyle junior Christopher Severson, who added 17 points.
The Orioles built a 34-23 lead at halftime, but the Challengers would not go away, continuing to launch 3-pointers.
"We could never really put them away," Cassidy said. "They're a good team."
With the win, Argyle improves to 8-9 overall. They will look to improve on their 3-4 conference record Thursday when they host Six Rivers East rival Barneveld.
Black Hawk 55, Highland 44
HIGHLAND - The Warriors held off a late Highland rally, grabbing a non-conference win over the Cardinals.
The Warrior offense hit the ground running in the first half, building a 30-17 lead by the end of the second quarter.
"I liked our intensity," Black Hawk coach Corey Manlick said. "I thought we did a nice job attacking the offensive rebound."
Junior Seth Butler led the way for Black Hawk, notching a game-high 24 points. Sophomore Heath Butler added nine.
In the third quarter, Highland hit four 3-pointers, en route to winning the quarter 17-9. Manlick said the Warrior offense got a little stagnant at times early in the second half, after a number of costly turnovers. Nic Pierick led Highland with 18 points.
After Highland's push in the third quarter, Manlick said Seth Butler came up big in the final frame to hold off the Cardinals.
"I thought, down the stretch in the fourth quarter, Seth Butler stepped up," Manlick said. "He's playing outstanding lately. He's playing his heart out right now."
Going in, Argyle coach Michael Cassidy said the Orioles would have to stop Adbundant Life freshman Spencer Wright, who was averaging more than 20 points per game, mostly living off 3-pointers.
Argyle's defense limited Wright to just 17 points, but Cassidy said the young shooter justified the defensive focus.
"Boy, he can flat out shoot," Cassidy said. "He hit some threes tonight that were deep. He certainly knows how to score."
On the other end, the Orioles were led by their own freshman, Riley Ostby, who scored a game-high 24 points.
"He played well. He attacked the glass real hard, and he went to the foul line," Cassidy said. "That's where we felt we could expose (their defense)."
Also effective in the paint was Argyle junior Christopher Severson, who added 17 points.
The Orioles built a 34-23 lead at halftime, but the Challengers would not go away, continuing to launch 3-pointers.
"We could never really put them away," Cassidy said. "They're a good team."
With the win, Argyle improves to 8-9 overall. They will look to improve on their 3-4 conference record Thursday when they host Six Rivers East rival Barneveld.
Black Hawk 55, Highland 44
HIGHLAND - The Warriors held off a late Highland rally, grabbing a non-conference win over the Cardinals.
The Warrior offense hit the ground running in the first half, building a 30-17 lead by the end of the second quarter.
"I liked our intensity," Black Hawk coach Corey Manlick said. "I thought we did a nice job attacking the offensive rebound."
Junior Seth Butler led the way for Black Hawk, notching a game-high 24 points. Sophomore Heath Butler added nine.
In the third quarter, Highland hit four 3-pointers, en route to winning the quarter 17-9. Manlick said the Warrior offense got a little stagnant at times early in the second half, after a number of costly turnovers. Nic Pierick led Highland with 18 points.
After Highland's push in the third quarter, Manlick said Seth Butler came up big in the final frame to hold off the Cardinals.
"I thought, down the stretch in the fourth quarter, Seth Butler stepped up," Manlick said. "He's playing outstanding lately. He's playing his heart out right now."
