The West Central Trojans gave the Aberdeen Roncalli Cavaliers just their second loss of the season at the Dak-12/NEC Clash in Madison on Saturday, February 6th. The Trojans defeated Roncalli 54-38.
The game was close most of the first three quarters. The two teams finished the first quarter tied 11-11. West Central was able to gain an advantage by the end of the second quarter and led 25-21 at halftime. The lead grew to seven points for the Trojans by the end of the third quarter, 37-30.
The fourth quarter is where the Trojans put the game out of reach. The strong West Central defense held the Cavaliers to just eight points, while the offense continued to roll. The Trojans outscored Roncalli 17-8 for the 16-point win.
West Central finished the game shooting 34% (17-50) from the field, 42% (8-19) from three-point area, and 71% (12-17) from the free-throw line.
Four players finished in double figures. Addy Kramer had 20 points and six rebounds. Josslin Jarding had 12 points and four rebounds. Cassidy Siemonsma finished with 10 points and eight rebounds, and Rylee Haldeman also had 10 points.
West Central (14-2) will travel to Salem to play the McCook Central/Montrose Fighting Cougars on Tuesday, February 9th.