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Below are some of the top moments, statistical nights, and more from this week in boys basketball.
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Monday, December 22
Collin Branch, Milton, senior
Branch was a key reason why Milton went into Waunakee and knocked off the undefeated Warriors 70-63. The senior guard led the Red Hawks with 28 points in the win, as Milton improved to 2-1 in Badger-Large play, the same record as Waunakee.
Buhr Brothers of Sheboygan North
The Buhr brothers led the way as Sheboygan North got an impressive FRCC win over Division 1, eighth-ranked West De Pere 83-78. Rylan, the younger brother that is just a sophomore, led the Golden Raiders with 27 points in the league win. Older brother and senior Blake, who is a North Dakota football recruit, added 20 points.
Jayce Cook, New Berlin West, junior
Playing in their own hosted Holiday Classic, New Berlin West secured an 80-59 win over Whitnall on day one of the event. Cook led the way for the Vikings, pouring in 33 points. The Vikings will play Brown Deer at 4:30 today in day two of the event.
Sivan Dinga, Stevens Point, senior
Stevens Point goes into the holiday break with the best win of its season, and one of the top victories of the night. The Panthers hosted undefeated and Division 1, fifth-ranked Verona on Monday night. They came away with a 55-48 victory. Dinga led the scoring output for SPASH, finished with 15 points in the win.
Caden Gustafson, Waterford, senior
Waterford handed Milwaukee Lutheran its first loss of the season competing at the New Berlin West Viking Classic on Monday afternoon. Gustafson led a balanced offensive attack en route to the 77-61 victory. The Northern Michigan recruit scored a game high 35 points for the Wolverines, while added six rebounds, four assists, and six steals.
Oconto Falls Trio
The Panthers scored an 88-55 win over Green Bay Southwest on Monday behind three players that scored 20-plus points. Sophomore Collin Radtke led the way for Falls, finishing with 26 points, while knocking down six of ten from deep. Senior Jameson Beaman added 25 points, knocking down five of eleven triples. Lastly, junior JJ Pytleski had a double-double with 22 points and 14 rebounds.
Miles Schmidgall, Fall Creek, junior
Schmidgall continues to improve for a Crickets team that is playing really well, and just scored a statement victory on Monday night. Fall Creek knocked off previously undefeated Altoona 74-45 behind another stat-stuffing night from the junior forward. Schimidgall finished with 20 points, 17 rebounds, and five assists, while blocking five shots on the defensive side.
Arden Strenn, Reedsville, senior
Reedsville improved to 6-0 last night in an 81-49 victory over Sheboygan Christian. Strenn, a senior forward and captain with the Panthers scored a game high 29 points.
Others of Note
Jayce Brechtl, Waterford, sr - 13 points and 11 rebounds in 77-61 win over Milwaukee Lutheran
Joseph Daly, New London, sr - 32 point sin 74-69 win over Denmark
Ryan Delorimier, Milton, jr - 21 points in 70-63 win over Waunakee
Colin Lepisto, Waterford - 12 points and 7 rebounds in 77-61 win over Milwaukee Lutheran
Drew McConkey, West Salem, jr - 26 points in 93-58 win over Wausau East in rematch of sectional semi-final a year ago
Colton Wilson serves a contributor and member of Bound Wisconsin. Wilson has worked in high school sports for 10 years, covering the state of Wisconsin in various sports. He has had roles in content creation, boys basketball coverage, director of events, and data management. Wilson is a graduate of Richland Center High School where he will currently serves as the Varsity Reserve boys basketball coach, entering his eleventh year coaching at the high school level. Wilson also has officiated basketball and organized youth tournaments for multiple years. You can follow him on Twitter at @ColtonWilson23 or reach him at [email protected].