The West Central Trojan boys basketball team started the game on an 11-0 run and went on to beat the Baltic Bulldogs at home 67-13 on Monday, January 17th.
The Trojans continued to grow their lead in the first quarter after their initial 11-0 run. They ended the quarter leading 23-5. The Trojan defense held Baltic to just two points in the second quarter, and West Central led 41-7 at halftime. West Central outscored Baltic 26-6 in the second half.
West Central shot 42% (25-60) from the field, 33% (8-24) from three-point area, and 64% (9-14) from the free-throw line. Baltic was held to just 17% (4-23) shooting, 2-9 from three-point area, and finished 3-8 from the free-throw line. The Trojans forced 25 turnovers and had 20 steals.
Braden Diericks had 17 points, four steals, three assists, and two rebounds. Owen Heath had nine points and six rebounds. Carter Schmeichel finished with eight points and four rebounds. Braden Herr added seven points and seven rebounds. Brodie Herr had six points, and Dillon Jackson had five points, four rebounds, four steals, and three assists.
West Central (5-3) will host Lennox on Thursday, January 20th.