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Trojans Host Dak-12 Wrestling Tourney, Finish 6th

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The West Central Trojan wrestling team played host for the Dak-12 Wrestling Tournament on Saturday, January 23rd.

The Trojans finished sixth as a team with 86.0 points.  Canton won the team title with 265.5 points.  Tea Area was second with 156.0 points, and Dell Rapids was third with 149.0 points.

Chandler Carda, Robby Edberg, Justin Zirpel, and Allison Foote all had  second place finishes.  Connor Siemonsma and Gabe Gebhardt both had a fourth place finish.

West Central will travel to Dell Rapids on Tuesday, January 26th for dauls against Dell Rapids and Madison.

Individual Results
106 – Chandler Carda finished 2-1 and placed 2nd.

  • Champ. Round 1 – Chandler Carda (West Central) 18-4 received a bye () (Bye)
  • Quarterfinal – Chandler Carda (West Central) 18-4 received a bye () (Bye)
  • Semifinal – Chandler Carda (West Central) 18-4 won by decision over Caleb Hodges (Madison) 12-7 (Dec 9-6)
  • 1st Place Match – Hayden Schroeder (Vermillion) 22-0 won by decision over Chandler Carda (West Central) 18-4 (Dec 5-2)
113 – Jude Jarding finished 1-2.

  • Champ. Round 1 – Jude Jarding (West Central) 11-11 received a bye () (Bye)
  • Quarterfinal – Michael Roob (Vermillion) 19-6 won by decision over Jude Jarding (West Central) 11-11 (Dec 5-3)
  • Cons. Round 2 – Jude Jarding (West Central) 11-11 received a bye () (Bye)
  • Cons. Round 3 – Jude Jarding (West Central) 11-11 won by fall over Bennett Lukken (Dakota Valley) 3-16 (Fall 0:28)
  • Cons. Semi – Teague Granum (Canton) 19-4 won by decision over Jude Jarding (West Central) 11-11 (Dec 10-4)
120 – Rayce Whiting finished 0-2.

  • Champ. Round 1 – Rayce Whiting (West Central) 6-7 received a bye () (Bye)
  • Quarterfinal – Ayson Rice (Canton) 20-0 won by fall over Rayce Whiting (West Central) 6-7 (Fall 2:34)
  • Cons. Round 2 – Rayce Whiting (West Central) 6-7 received a bye () (Bye)
  • Cons. Round 3 – Keaton Gale (Elk Point-Jefferson) 13-15 won by decision over Rayce Whiting (West Central) 6-7 (Dec 4-0)
126 – Connor Siemonsma finished 2-2 and placed 4th.

  • Champ. Round 1 – Connor Siemonsma (West Central) 9-5 received a bye () (Bye)
  • Quarterfinal – Isaac Henry (Madison) 20-5 won by decision over Connor Siemonsma (West Central) 9-5 (Dec 7-5)
  • Cons. Round 2 – Connor Siemonsma (West Central) 9-5 received a bye () (Bye)
  • Cons. Round 3 – Connor Siemonsma (West Central) 9-5 won by fall over Hunter Lavin (Vermillion) 4-17 (Fall 0:52)
  • Cons. Semi – Connor Siemonsma (West Central) 9-5 won by medical forfeit over Canyon Lowman (Dell Rapids) 3-3 (M. For.)
  • 3rd Place Match – Isaac Henry (Madison) 20-5 won by decision over Connor Siemonsma (West Central) 9-5 (Dec 8-2)
132 – Jesse Jost finished 1-2.

  • Champ. Round 1 – Jesse Jost (West Central) 13-11 received a bye () (Bye)
  • Quarterfinal – Connor Eimers (Tea Area) 23-4 won by fall over Jesse Jost (West Central) 13-11 (Fall 5:14)
  • Cons. Round 2 – Jesse Jost (West Central) 13-11 received a bye () (Bye)
  • Cons. Round 3 – Jesse Jost (West Central) 13-11 won by decision over Everet Althoff (Tri-Valley) 4-10 (Dec 5-1)
  • Cons. Semi – Nick Roob (Vermillion) 17-4 won by fall over Jesse Jost (West Central) 13-11 (Fall 4:26)
138 – Kadyn Sauers finished 1-2.

  • Champ. Round 1 – Kadyn Sauers (West Central) 4-11 won by fall over Latrell Watson (Dakota Valley) 3-9 (Fall 5:13)
  • Quarterfinal – Sam Olson (Madison) 21-5 won by fall over Kadyn Sauers (West Central) 4-11 (Fall 0:56)
  • Cons. Round 2 – Kadyn Sauers (West Central) 4-11 received a bye () (Bye)
  • Cons. Round 3 – Rollie French (Vermillion) 9-13 won by decision over Kadyn Sauers (West Central) 4-11 (Dec 7-2)
145 – Robby Edberg finished 2-1 and placed 2nd.

  • Champ. Round 1 – Robby Edberg (West Central) 19-2 received a bye () (Bye)
  • Quarterfinal – Robby Edberg (West Central) 19-2 won by fall over Sam Haar (Lennox) 11-20 (Fall 1:06)
  • Semifinal – Robby Edberg (West Central) 19-2 won by decision over Lucas Hueser (Elk Point-Jefferson) 16-7 (Dec 9-2)
  • 1st Place Match – Ashton Keller (Canton) 19-4 won by decision over Robby Edberg (West Central) 19-2 (Dec 2-1)
152 – Cain Grocott finished 0-2.

  • Champ. Round 1 – Cain Grocott (West Central) 0-2 received a bye () (Bye)
  • Quarterfinal – Skyler Swatek (Elk Point-Jefferson) 12-5 won by fall over Cain Grocott (West Central) 0-2 (Fall 0:24)
  • Cons. Round 2 – Cain Grocott (West Central) 0-2 received a bye () (Bye)
  • Cons. Round 3 – Gabe Clark (Dell Rapids) 7-15 won by fall over Cain Grocott (West Central) 0-2 (Fall 3:47)
160 – Justin Zirpel finished 2-1 and placed 2nd.

  • Champ. Round 1 – Justin Zirpel (West Central) 19-5 received a bye () (Bye)
  • Quarterfinal – Justin Zirpel (West Central) 19-5 won by fall over Sutton Bern (Madison) 8-12 (Fall 2:34)
  • Semifinal – Justin Zirpel (West Central) 19-5 won by decision over Ben Swatek (Elk Point-Jefferson) 24-3 (Dec 7-4)
  • 1st Place Match – Jaden Dominisse (Canton) 22-2 won by major decision over Justin Zirpel (West Central) 19-5 (MD 9-0)
170 – Wyatt Nielsen finished 1-2.

  • Champ. Round 1 – Wyatt Nielsen (West Central) 10-6 received a bye () (Bye)
  • Quarterfinal – Jack Kratz (Vermillion) 15-4 won by tech fall over Wyatt Nielsen (West Central) 10-6 (TF-1.5 5:38 (18-3))
  • Cons. Round 2 – Wyatt Nielsen (West Central) 10-6 received a bye () (Bye)
  • Cons. Round 3 – Wyatt Nielsen (West Central) 10-6 won by decision over Riley Kearin (Madison) 9-11 (Dec 9-3)
  • Cons. Semi – Gavin Jacobs (Elk Point-Jefferson) 21-6 won by fall over Wyatt Nielsen (West Central) 10-6 (Fall 1:49)
182 – Gabe Gebhardt finished 2-2 and placed 4th.

  • Champ. Round 1 – Gabe Gebhardt (West Central) 11-9 received a bye () (Bye)
  • Quarterfinal – Preston Eimers (Tea Area) 21-11 won by decision over Gabe Gebhardt (West Central) 11-9 (Dec 3-2)
  • Cons. Round 2 – Gabe Gebhardt (West Central) 11-9 received a bye () (Bye)
  • Cons. Round 3 – Gabe Gebhardt (West Central) 11-9 won by fall over Ethan Kerkhove (Vermillion) 0-13 (Fall 1:00)
  • Cons. Semi – Gabe Gebhardt (West Central) 11-9 won by fall over Noah McDermott (Elk Point-Jefferson) 9-13 (Fall 2:18)
  • 3rd Place Match – Preston Eimers (Tea Area) 21-11 won by fall over Gabe Gebhardt (West Central) 11-9 (Fall 4:06)
195 – Abram Maras finished 0-2.

  • Champ. Round 1 – Abram Maras (West Central) 1-3 received a bye () (Bye)
  • Quarterfinal – Alex Andresen (Tri-Valley) 17-8 won by fall over Abram Maras (West Central) 1-3 (Fall 2:29)
  • Cons. Round 2 – Abram Maras (West Central) 1-3 received a bye () (Bye)
  • Cons. Round 3 – Alex Swedlund (Madison) 7-11 won by fall over Abram Maras (West Central) 1-3 (Fall 1:16)
220 – Logan Brunick finished 0-2.

  • Champ. Round 1 – Logan Brunick (West Central) 2-16 received a bye () (Bye)
  • Quarterfinal – Marshall Baldwin (Canton) 24-1 won by fall over Logan Brunick (West Central) 2-16 (Fall 0:19)
  • Cons. Round 2 – Logan Brunick (West Central) 2-16 received a bye () (Bye)
  • Cons. Round 3 – Roz Baylor (Vermillion) 4-8 won in sudden victory – 1 over Logan Brunick (West Central) 2-16 (SV-1 7-5)
285 – Gavin Pischke finished 0-2.

  • Champ. Round 1 – Gavin Pischke (West Central) 2-6 received a bye () (Bye)
  • Quarterfinal – Cayden Reiniger (Tea Area) 22-11 won by fall over Gavin Pischke (West Central) 2-6 (Fall 1:18)
  • Cons. Round 2 – Gavin Pischke (West Central) 2-6 received a bye () (Bye)
  • Cons. Round 3 – Hayden Herlyn (Lennox) 8-19 won by fall over Gavin Pischke (West Central) 2-6 (Fall 0:47)
B Girls – Allison Foote placed 2nd.

  • Round 1 – Brooke Otte (Lennox) 13-5 won by fall over Allison Foote (West Central) 0-2 (Fall 0:27)
  • Round 2 – Brooke Otte (Lennox) 13-5 won by fall over Allison Foote (West Central) 0-2 (Fall 3:40)

Trojan Boys Grind out Win in Lennox

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It wasn’t the easiest of wins for the West Central Trojan boys basketball team, but they were able to get a 52-45 victory over the Lennox Orioles on Thursday, January 21st in Lennox.

The Trojans found themselves trailing early in the game.  Lennox held a 14-10 at the end of the first quarter, and extended it to six points early in the second quarter.  West Central was able to battle back from the deficit and take a 24-23 lead into halftime.

The Trojans continued to grind out the physical game and grow the lead in the third quarter.  West Central led 39-32 heading into the final quarter.  The Trojans kept about a seven point lead throughout the entire fourth quarter for the win.

Derek Eidsness had 12 points, 11 rebounds, and two assists to lead the Trojans.  Jacob Krempges also had 11 points along with six rebounds, and four steals.  Kasan Abedi and Hunter Hagerty both ended the night with eight points and four rebounds.

West Central (5-3) will host Garretson on Monday, January 25th.

Win Streak Continues for West Central Girls

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The West Central Trojan girls basketball team on their sixth game in a row and tenth overall after a 58-29 win over the Lennox Orioles in Lennox on Thursday, January 21st.

The defenses for both teams made things difficult on the offensive side of the ball in the first quarter.  The two teams combined for just 13 points as West Central led 9-4 at the quarter break.  West Central got into the offensive groove in the second quarter putting up 16 points while holding Lennox to nine for a 25-13 lead at halftime.

The Trojans then opened up the game in the third quarter.  Rylee Haldeman scored the first five points of the third quarter as the Trojans lead grew to 30-13 in the first minute of the second half.  That lead continued to grow in the third quarter as West Central held Lennox to just four points in the quarter for a 48-17 lead heading into the final quarter.  Lennox held a 12-10 scoring advantage in the fourth quarter.

West Central shot the ball well again.  They finished shooting 48% (21-44) from the field, 38% (8-21) from three-point area, and 89% (8-9) from the free-throw line.  The Trojans had 25 team rebounds and only turned the ball over seven times.

Four players finished in double figures.  Cassidy Siemonsma had 13 points and four rebounds.  Haldeman had 12 points, four rebounds, four assists, and two steals.  Josslin Jarding had 11 points and six rebounds.  Abby Kramer added 11 points and five rebounds.

West Central (10-1) will play Sioux Falls Christian in Sioux Falls in a big Class A and Region 3 girls match-up on Monday, January 25th.

West Central Hosts Triangular, Splits Duals

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The West Central Trojans wrestling team hosted a triangular on Tuesday, January 19th.  The Trojans split their two dual matches on the night.

West Central defeated Tri-Valley 46-30, but fell to the Vermillion Tanagers 39-33.

Justin Zirpel, Robby Edberg, and Connor Siemonsma all won both of their matches on the night.

The Trojans are 10-6 in duals this year.  West Central is this year’s host for the Dak-12 Conference Tournament on Saturday, January 23rd.

Individual Results

West Central 46, Tri-Valley 30
Weight
    Summary
WC 
TV 
106
Chandler Carda (West Central) over Unknown (For.)
6
0
113
Jude Jarding (West Central) over Unknown (For.)
6
0
120
Brody Dybvig (Tri-Valley) over Rayce Whiting (West Central) (Dec 9-2)
0
3
126
Connor Siemonsma (West Central) over Lawson Loiseau (Tri-Valley) (Fall 0:42)
6
0
132
Jesse Jost (West Central) over Everet Althoff (Tri-Valley) (MD 12-4)
4
0
138
Porter Jensen (Tri-Valley) over Kadyn Sauers (West Central) (Fall 2:43)
0
6
145
Robby Edberg (West Central) over Tyler Groenewold (Tri-Valley) (Fall 1:48)
6
0
152
Mason Hendrickson (Tri-Valley) over Chet Carda (West Central) (SV-1 4-2)
0
3
160
Justin Zirpel (West Central) over Unknown (For.)
6
0
170
Wyatt Nielsen (West Central) over Unknown (For.)
6
0
182
Isaac Nehlich (Tri-Valley) over Gabe Gebhardt (West Central) (Fall 1:27)
0
6
195
Alex Andresen (Tri-Valley) over Abraham Maras (West Central) (Fall 0:47)
0
6
220
Ethan Nehlich (Tri-Valley) over Logan Brunick (West Central) (Fall 0:12)
0
6
285
Gavin Pischke (West Central) over Unknown (For.)
6
0
Team Score:
46
30

Vermillion 39, West Central 33
Weight
    Summary
WC  
VER 
106
Hayden Schroeder (Vermillion) over Chandler Carda (West Central) (Fall 1:39)
0
6
113
Michael roob (Vermillion) over Jude Jarding (West Central) (MD 8-0)
0
4
120
Connor Peterson (Vermillion) over Rayce Whiting (West Central) (Dec 7-1)
0
3
126
Connor Siemonsma (West Central) over Hunter Lavin (Vermillion) (Fall 1:20)
6
0
132
Nick Roob (Vermillion) over Jesse Jost (West Central) (MD 12-3)
0
4
138
Rollie French (Vermillion) over Kadyn Sauers (West Central) (Fall 1:52)
0
6
145
Robby Edberg (West Central) over Felix Perez (Vermillion) (Fall 0:28)
6
0
152
Chet Carda (West Central) over Caleb Emerson (Vermillion) (Fall 1:29)
6
0
160
Justin Zirpel (West Central) over Tyson Hage (Vermillion) (Dec 9-4)
3
0
170
Jack Kratz (Vermillion) over Wyatt Nielsen (West Central) (MD 11-1)
0
4
182
Gabe Gebhardt (West Central) over Ethan Kerkhove (Vermillion) (Fall 1:20)
6
0
195
Abraham Maras (West Central) over connor mattson (Vermillion) (Fall 2:52)
6
0
220
Roz Baylor (Vermillion) over Logan Brunick (West Central) (Fall 4:53)
0
6
285
Zach Brady (Vermillion) over Gavin Pischke (West Central) (Fall 1:35)
0
6
Team Score:
33
39

Trojan Girls Cruise to Win over Dell Rapids

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Playing on back-to-back nights, the West Central Trojans had no trouble with the Dell Rapids Quarriers in a 55-19 victory in Dell Rapids on Tuesday, January 19th.  The win was the fifth straight for the Trojans.

West Central scored the first 19 points of the game and led 21-1 after the first quarter.  They continued to roll in the second quarter and led 34-3 at halftime.  The Trojans then outscored the Quarriers 21-16 in the final two quarters.

The Trojans forced 22 turnovers and had 16 steals.  They also out rebounded Dell Rapids 43-21 in the game.  The Trojans finished the game shooting 36% (20-56) from the field, 35% (6-17) from three-point area, and 60% (9-15) from the free-throw line.

Addy Kramer had a double-double with 18 points and 12 rebounds.  Cassidy Siemonsma finished with 13 points and eight rebounds.  Josslin Jarding had eight points, and Rylee Haldeman had seven points, five assists, four steals, and  four rebounds.

The Trojans (9-1) will be in Lennox on Thursday, January 21st.

West Central Boys Get Region Road Win

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The West Central Trojan boys basketball team got a victory over Region 3A foe, Baltic Bulldogs, on the road on Monday, January 19th.  The Trojans took the win comfortably by a score of 62-40.

Baltic never really challenged the Trojans in the game.   West Central had a 13-4 lead at the end of the first quarter and continued to grow it throughout the game.  The Trojans led 25-10 at halftime, and then 42-21 at the end of the third quarter.

West Central took advantage of the offensive struggles of Baltic.  The Bulldogs shot just 35% from the field and committed 24 turnovers.  The Trojans were 51% (26-51) from the field, 32% (6-19) from three-point area, but just 4-12 from the free-throw line.

Zane Crawford had 12 points and four rebounds.  Derek Eidsness had 11 points, four assists, three steals, and three rebounds.  Jaxon Skinner had nine points and three rebounds.  Kasan Abedi also had nine points and two rebounds.  Hunter Hagerty finished with eight points and three rebounds.  Derek Eich added six points.

West Central (4-3) will travel to Lennox on Thursday, January 21st.

Trojan Girls Earn Hard-Fought Road Win

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The West Central Trojan girls basketball team won their fourth straight game after a hard-fought road win against the Crofton Warriors 58-53.  This is the second four-game winning streak for the Trojans.

West Central gained early momentum in the game.  They got out to an eight-point lead, 19-11, by the end of the first quarter.  They were able to maintain about that same lead throughout the second quarter.  The Trojans led 30-23 at halftime.

The Warriors started chipping away at the lead in the third quarter.  The Warriors got the lead down to one point at 43-42 by the end of the third quarter.  Crofton then opened the fourth quarter on a 7-0 run for a 49-43 lead with 5:30 to play in the game.  The Trojans responded with their own 7-0 run to regain the lead 50-49.  The game was tied 50-50 with 2:45 to play before the Trojans went on a 6-0 run for a 56-50 advantage with 1:20 to go.  West Central was able to closed out the game for the win.

The Trojans finished the game shooting 43% (22-51) from the field, 36% (5-14) from three-point area, and 47% (9-19) from the free-throw line.

Cassidy Siemonsma had 18 points and 12 rebounds.  Molli Thornton finished with 12 points, four rebounds, and two steals.  Jada Vanoverbeke had eight points.  Rylee Haldeman also had eight points along with six assists, three steals, and two rebounds.  Josslin Jarding had seven points and six rebounds, while Addy Kramer had five points and five rebounds.

The Trojans (8-1) will travel to Dell Rapids to play the Quarriers on Tuesday, January 19th.

Trojan Gymnastics Competes in Madison

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The West Central Trojan gymnastics team participated in the Linda Collignon Invitation at Madison High School on Saturday, January 16th.  The Trojans finished with a team score of 103.650 for the event.

West Central had 14.175 points as a team on the Bars, 26.825 points for Beam, 31.950 points for Floor, and 30.900 points for Vault.  The Trojans also had a -0.2 deduction.

The Trojans will be at Deuel High School on Tuesday, January 19th.

Individual Results

BarsBeamFloorVaultAll-Around
Averi Schmeichel
Jami Bergeson3.5256.5007.8007.57525.400 (39th)
Jenna Schoeneman2.5006.4757.8507.80024.625 (44th)
Maya VanHyfte5.3757.3008.5757.60028.850 (31st)
Olivia Hofer2.7756.5507.7257.77524.825 (43rd)
Paige Pilker2.2005.2007.4757.72522.600 (45th)

Trojan Wrestling Takes Two at Dakota Valley

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The West Central Trojan wrestling team won both of their duals at Dakota Valley High School on Tuesday, January 12th.  The Trojans had matches against Dakota Valley and Elk Point-Jefferson.

West Central defeated Dakota Valley 66-12 and then had a two-point win over Elk Point-Jefferson 36-34.

Chandler Carda, Jude Jarding, Connor Siemonsma, Jesse Jost, Robby Edberg, and Gabe Gebhardt all had two wins on the night.

The Trojans are 8-6 in dual matches this year.  They will host a triangular on Tuesday, January 19th.

Individual Results

West Central 66, Dakota Valley 12
Weight
    Summary
DV 
WC 
106
Chandler Carda (West Central) over Unknown (For.)
0
6
113
Jude Jarding (West Central) over Bennett Lukken (Dakota Valley) (Fall 0:19)
0
6
120
Connor Siemonsma (West Central) over Unknown (For.)
0
6
126
Jackson Boonstra (Dakota Valley) over Keaton Vessels (West Central) (Fall 3:53)
6
0
132
Jesse Jost (West Central) over Eston Monical (Dakota Valley) (Fall 0:45)
0
6
138
Kadyn Sauers (West Central) over Latrell Watson (Dakota Valley) (Fall 3:12)
0
6
145
Robby Edberg (West Central) over Zach Rosenkrans (Dakota Valley) (Fall 1:49)
0
6
152
Chet Carda (West Central) over Lake Kistner (Dakota Valley) (Fall 1:56)
0
6
160
Justin Zirpel (West Central) over Noah Preston (Dakota Valley) (Fall 0:44)
0
6
170
Wyatt Nielsen (West Central) over Unknown (For.)
0
6
182
Gabe Gebhardt (West Central) over Brodey Ballinger (Dakota Valley) (Fall 1:14)
0
6
195
Double Forfeit
0
0
220
Logan Brunick (West Central) over Samson Do (Dakota Valley) (Fall 0:26)
0
6
285
Alex Reinhardt (Dakota Valley) over Unknown (For.)
6
0
Team Score:
12
66

West Central 36, Elk Point-Jefferson 34
Weight
    Summary
WC  
EPJ 
106
Chandler Carda (West Central) over Gunner Ewing (Elk Point-Jefferson) (Fall 1:51)
6
0
113
Jude Jarding (West Central) over Hayes Johnson (Elk Point-Jefferson) (MD 10-0)
4
0
120
Rayce Whiting (West Central) over Unknown (For.)
6
0
126
Connor Siemonsma (West Central) over Keaton Gale (Elk Point-Jefferson) (Dec 7-4)
3
0
132
Joseph Weis (Elk Point-Jefferson) over Keaton Vessels (West Central) (MD 15-2)
0
4
138
Jesse Jost (West Central) over Unknown (For.)
6
0
145
Robby Edberg (West Central) over Lucas Hueser (Elk Point-Jefferson) (TF 17-2 5:53)
5
0
152
Skyler Swatek (Elk Point-Jefferson) over Chet Carda (West Central) (Fall 1:34)
0
6
160
Ben Swatek (Elk Point-Jefferson) over Justin Zirpel (West Central) (Dec 10-9)
0
3
170
Noah McDermott (Elk Point-Jefferson) over Wyatt Nielsen (West Central) (Dec 10-7)
0
3
182
Gavin Jacobs (Elk Point-Jefferson) over Unknown (For.)
0
6
195
Gabe Gebhardt (West Central) over Unknown (For.)
6
0
220
Hunter Sharkey (Elk Point-Jefferson) over Logan Brunick (West Central) (Fall 1:28)
0
6
285
Drake Peed (Elk Point-Jefferson) over Unknown (For.)
0
6
Team Score:
36
34

West Central Edged by Dakota Valley

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The West Central Trojan boys basketball team went toe-to-toe with the #1 Dakota Valley Panthers at home on Tuesday, January 12th, but the Panthers took the win 78-70.

Both teams got up and down the court quick in the first two quarters of the game.  The first quarter went back-and-forth, and the Trojans held a 24-23 lead at the end of the first quarter.  They were able to outscore the Panthers by a point again in the second quarter for a 44-42 halftime lead.

The turning point in the game happened at the start of the third quarter.  Dakota Valley went on a 7-0 run to go ahead 49-44 in the first minutes of the second half.  That run proved to be the difference in the game.  The Panthers pushed the lead to 67-59 heading into the fourth quarter.  After Dakota Valley scored the first two points of the fourth quarter, West Central went on a 7-0 run to pull within three points at 69-66 with 4:51 left in the game, but that was as close as the Trojans would get.

West Central finished shooting 54% (30-56) from the field, 33% (6-18) from three-point area, and 4-5 from the free-throw line.  Dakota Valley was 51% (27-53) from the field, 33% (8-24) from three-point area, but held a big advantage on the free-throw line going 15-20.

Zane Crawford led the team in scoring with 18 points and also had two rebounds and two steals.  Hunter Hagerty had 15 points and four rebounds.  Kasan Abedi finished with 11 points.  Jaxon Skinner had eight points and five rebounds, while Jacob Krempges added seven points, six rebounds, and three assists.  Derek Eidsness had four points, five rebounds, and five assists.

West Central (3-3) will host Garretson on Thursday, January 14th.

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