BARNEVELD - Freshman Matthew Myers scored a game-high 25 points and drilled six 3-pointers to lead Barneveld to a 46-43 win over Black Hawk Tuesday, Feb. 4.
"He (Myers) shot it well," Black Hawk coach Corey Manlick said. "We just went under some screens and he got into a rhythm. He made some tough shots for a freshman. As a freshman, I was very impressed with how composed he was."
With the win, Barneveld (12-4, 5-2 Six Rivers East) moves into a three-way tie atop the conference with Albany and Monticello at 5-2. Black Hawk (12-5) and Pecatonica (8-9) are each one-half game back at 5-3.
Black Hawk is 4-3 in its last seven games with conference losses to Pecatonica and Barneveld and a loss to No. 2 ranked Cassville.
"We don't like accepting losses," Manlick said. "The losses are only going to make us better. We have to understand that we are not this invincible force. We will make mistakes. It will take all five guys working together as a team. We have to get back at it and work for a conference title. We have to hope for some things to happen and get back into it."
The Eagles jumped out to a 19-4 lead on the Warriors in the first quarter.
"We had some opportunities early," Manlick said. "We missed some layups and that changed the dynamics of the game. When you spot them 15 points, it's hard to overcome that against a good team. I'm proud of the way our kids fought back. If we stay consistent for 32 minutes, we are right there."
The Warriors battled back from the 15-point deficit outscoring the Eagles 22-13 in the second and third quarters. The Warriors limited the Eagles to just four points in the second quarter.
Black Hawk junior Heath Butler scored a team-high 21 points and senior Seth Butler added 13 points.
Albany 72,
Argyle 58
ARGYLE - Albany switched to a man-to-man halfcourt press in the second half and that sparked the Comets to a 72-58 win over the Orioles Tuesday.
Argyle (4-10, 1-6 Six Rivers East) was tied with the Comets at 34 at the half. Albany (11-6, 5-2) used the halfcourt pressure in the third quarter to ignite a 19-6 run.
"We just got caught standing on offense and making bad passes," Argyle coach Scott Noll said. "We had some turnovers and that was the difference.
"Overall, I was really happy with our effort and team. That team beat us by 40 points earlier this year. We are playing a lot of freshman and sophomores. When they get to be juniors and seniors they will be tough to beat."
Albany senior Isaiah Shell scored a game-high 25 points. Senior Mitchell Kauk and sophomore Tyler Dahl each added 13 points for the Comets.
Argyle sophomore Riley Ostby scored a team-high 15 points. Senior Christopher Severson added 12 points and sophomore Kyle Emberson chipped in 11 points.
Dodgeville 48, Monticello 47
MONTICELLO - Dodgeville's Nate Hottman scored down low with 6.5 seconds to go to tip Monticello 48-47 Tuesday.
It was a dramatic finish for the Ponies. Monticello senior Lucas Marty, who scored a game-high 23 points, scored a basket with 28 seconds left to give the Ponies a short-lived 47-46 lead. Monticello junior Ben May, who scored 21 points, missed two free throws with 10 seconds to go. That set the stage for Hottman's game-winning shot.
Monticello (9-6, 5-2) will play at Albany Friday, Feb. 7 and at Pecatonica Saturday, Feb. 8.
Darlington 67, Boscobel 53
BOSCOBEL - Darlington senior Cade Hardyman scored a game-high 18 points to power the Redbirds to a 67-53 win over Boscobel.
Hardyman made two of the Redbirds' seven 3-pointers. The Redbirds jumped out to a 21-8 lead in the first quarter and didn't look back. Darlington junior Cole McDonald and Dane Siegenthaler each scored 12 points and made two 3-pointers. Teammate Ben Muhlstein added nine points.
With the win, Darlington improves to 9-6, 6-2 SWAL. The Redbirds trail No. 2 ranked Mineral Point by 2 1/2 games in the league.
Belleville 44,
New Glarus 32
BELLEVILLE - The Glarner Knights couldn't overcome a slow start and lost a Capitol South Conference rivalry game to Belleville 44-32 Tuesday.
Belleville broke the game open outscoring New Glarus 14-7 in the second quarter to take a nine-point lead at the half. The Wildcats outscored the Knights 11-4 in the third quarter to take a 12-point lead.
New Glarus seniors Patrick Elzen and Matrell Dixon each scored nine points.
Belleville's Ryan Hayes scored a game-high 11 points and Colton Headstrong had 10 points.
"He (Myers) shot it well," Black Hawk coach Corey Manlick said. "We just went under some screens and he got into a rhythm. He made some tough shots for a freshman. As a freshman, I was very impressed with how composed he was."
With the win, Barneveld (12-4, 5-2 Six Rivers East) moves into a three-way tie atop the conference with Albany and Monticello at 5-2. Black Hawk (12-5) and Pecatonica (8-9) are each one-half game back at 5-3.
Black Hawk is 4-3 in its last seven games with conference losses to Pecatonica and Barneveld and a loss to No. 2 ranked Cassville.
"We don't like accepting losses," Manlick said. "The losses are only going to make us better. We have to understand that we are not this invincible force. We will make mistakes. It will take all five guys working together as a team. We have to get back at it and work for a conference title. We have to hope for some things to happen and get back into it."
The Eagles jumped out to a 19-4 lead on the Warriors in the first quarter.
"We had some opportunities early," Manlick said. "We missed some layups and that changed the dynamics of the game. When you spot them 15 points, it's hard to overcome that against a good team. I'm proud of the way our kids fought back. If we stay consistent for 32 minutes, we are right there."
The Warriors battled back from the 15-point deficit outscoring the Eagles 22-13 in the second and third quarters. The Warriors limited the Eagles to just four points in the second quarter.
Black Hawk junior Heath Butler scored a team-high 21 points and senior Seth Butler added 13 points.
Albany 72,
Argyle 58
ARGYLE - Albany switched to a man-to-man halfcourt press in the second half and that sparked the Comets to a 72-58 win over the Orioles Tuesday.
Argyle (4-10, 1-6 Six Rivers East) was tied with the Comets at 34 at the half. Albany (11-6, 5-2) used the halfcourt pressure in the third quarter to ignite a 19-6 run.
"We just got caught standing on offense and making bad passes," Argyle coach Scott Noll said. "We had some turnovers and that was the difference.
"Overall, I was really happy with our effort and team. That team beat us by 40 points earlier this year. We are playing a lot of freshman and sophomores. When they get to be juniors and seniors they will be tough to beat."
Albany senior Isaiah Shell scored a game-high 25 points. Senior Mitchell Kauk and sophomore Tyler Dahl each added 13 points for the Comets.
Argyle sophomore Riley Ostby scored a team-high 15 points. Senior Christopher Severson added 12 points and sophomore Kyle Emberson chipped in 11 points.
Dodgeville 48, Monticello 47
MONTICELLO - Dodgeville's Nate Hottman scored down low with 6.5 seconds to go to tip Monticello 48-47 Tuesday.
It was a dramatic finish for the Ponies. Monticello senior Lucas Marty, who scored a game-high 23 points, scored a basket with 28 seconds left to give the Ponies a short-lived 47-46 lead. Monticello junior Ben May, who scored 21 points, missed two free throws with 10 seconds to go. That set the stage for Hottman's game-winning shot.
Monticello (9-6, 5-2) will play at Albany Friday, Feb. 7 and at Pecatonica Saturday, Feb. 8.
Darlington 67, Boscobel 53
BOSCOBEL - Darlington senior Cade Hardyman scored a game-high 18 points to power the Redbirds to a 67-53 win over Boscobel.
Hardyman made two of the Redbirds' seven 3-pointers. The Redbirds jumped out to a 21-8 lead in the first quarter and didn't look back. Darlington junior Cole McDonald and Dane Siegenthaler each scored 12 points and made two 3-pointers. Teammate Ben Muhlstein added nine points.
With the win, Darlington improves to 9-6, 6-2 SWAL. The Redbirds trail No. 2 ranked Mineral Point by 2 1/2 games in the league.
Belleville 44,
New Glarus 32
BELLEVILLE - The Glarner Knights couldn't overcome a slow start and lost a Capitol South Conference rivalry game to Belleville 44-32 Tuesday.
Belleville broke the game open outscoring New Glarus 14-7 in the second quarter to take a nine-point lead at the half. The Wildcats outscored the Knights 11-4 in the third quarter to take a 12-point lead.
New Glarus seniors Patrick Elzen and Matrell Dixon each scored nine points.
Belleville's Ryan Hayes scored a game-high 11 points and Colton Headstrong had 10 points.
