Boys' basketball: Minnewaska earns split

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Behind Jake Amundson’s four 3-pointers, the Minnewaska boys were hot from behind the arc, hitting 8-for-17 in a 77-50 win over Paynesville Tuesday night.

Amundson finished the night with 20 points as the Lakers jumped to a 41-27 halftime lead over the Bulldogs and held on to that advantage through the second half.

Austin Giese added 12 points and Austin Ostrander grabbed 12 rebounds.

Minnewaska, now 4-10 on the season, will host Montevideo Thursday.

MINNEWASKA 77,

PAYNESVILLE 50

PAYNESVILLE 27 23 — 50

MINNEWASKA 41 36 — 77

PAYNESVILLE – Mitch Wiedner 5, Matthew Quade 9, Alex Kranz 2, Spencer Syvereson 3, Andrew Topp 2, hayden Hengel 13, Jordan Roos 5, Nick Dingmann 4, Travis Hieserich 2, Brandon Schleper 4, Leo Carlson 1. Field goals 21-60, 3-pt 2-9, Free throws 6-12, Rebounds 35, Fouls 15.

MINNEWASKA – Derek Burd 9, Austin Lieser 9, Jake Amundson 20, Austin Giese 12, Austin Ostrander 7, Kenny Diaz 4, Jayden Beecher 8, Isaiah Adams 6, Will Formo 2. Field goals 27-68, 3-pt 8-17 (Burd 1, Lieser 1, Amundson 4, Ostrander 1, Beecher 1), Free throws 15-20, Rebounds 41 (Ostrander 12), Fouls 15, Assists 16 (Giese 6, Beecher 6), Steals 8 (Giese 3, Burd 3, Lieser 2), Turnovers 16

BOLD 55,

Minnewaska 50

An ice cold first half was costly for the Lakers as Minnewaska fell to BOLD 55-50 Thursday night.

Minnewaska trailed by nine at the half, but found their stride in the second half, outscoring the Warriors 31-27. It wasn’t enough however, as Minnewaska fell to 3-10 on the season.

Austin Ostrander scored 16 points to lead the Lakers, adding eight rebounds, while Austin Lieser had 11 points and six rebounds.

Trent Athlmann led the Warriors with 18 points and Tyler Rock added 12.

The Lakers are now slated to play at Benson Friday.

BOLD 55,

MINNEWASKA 50

MINNEWASKA 19 31 — 50

BOLD 28 27 — 55

MINNEWASKA – Derek Burd 2, Austin Lieser 11, Jake Amundson 6, Austin Giese 7, Austin Ostrander 16, Jayden Beecher 3, Isaiah Adams 3. Field goals 21-37, 3-pt 5-10 (Lieser 1, Amundson 1, Giese 1, Ostrander 2), Free throws 3-6, Rebounds 24 (Ostrander 8, Beecher 7, Lieser 6), Assists 10 (Lieser 3, Giese 2, Ostrander 2), Steals 4 (Giese 2), Turnovers 12, Blocked shots (Lieser 1).

BOLD – Austin Weis 2, Trent Athmann 18, Tyler Rock 12, Lucas Wertish 5, Tyler Slagter 2, Nick Kubesh 8, Tyler Lothert 6, Jason Rothmeier 2. Field goals 19-44, 3-pt 8-23, Free throws 9-13, Rebounds 26, Fouls 12.

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