Pirates fall to Mille Lacs in close game 49-57
by Coach Sam Schmitz
In the first game of 2025, the Pirates ran out of steam and fell to the Mille Lacs Raiders 49-57.
While the Raiders shot better from the field, the Pirates were able to force 28 turnovers and score 20 points off of those turnovers.
Defensively, Avery Amerud drew a record, 4 offensive fouls.
Amerud finished with 14 points.
Aspen Orlando also finished with 14 points.
Points: Elfstrum, 7; Orlando, 14; Amerud, 14; Schmitz, 3; Madsen, 9; Bosman, 2; Vertina, 0.
Rebounds: Elfstrum, 4; Orlando, 3; Amerud, 5; Schmitz, 2; Madsen, 6; Bosman, 3; Vertina, 2.
Assists: Elfstrum, 2; Orlando, 3; Amerud, 3; Schmitz, 0; Madsen, 0; Bosman, 1; Vertina, 0.
Steals: Elfstrum, 3; Orlando, 2; Amerud, 5; Schmitz, 0; Madsen, 2; Bosman, 2; Vertina, 2.