Pirates participate in the Fornshell Classic
by Greg Johnson
Verndale 53 Pillager 68
This past week the Verndale Pirates Boys Basketball team played in the Fornshell Classic Holiday Tournament in Pillager.
Their opening round opponent was the host school, Pillager.
The Pirates got out to a hot start getting an early 21-8 lead but could not hold on to win.
Pillager pulled away at the end and won by a score of 68-53.
Carter White hit six three pointers and scored 19 points and had 3 steals on the night.
Fellow senior Shawn Schmitz scored 17 points and had 4 rebounds and 5 assists on the night.
Bryce Pickar led the way on the boards with 6 rebounds.
Points: Waldahl, 3; Lehmann, 3; Schmitz, 17; White, 19; Fiskum, 0; DeLeon, 3; Pickar, 8.
Rebounds: Waldahl, 2; Lehmann, 3; Schmitz, 4; White, 3; Fiskum, 1; DeLeon, 4; Pickar, 6.
Assists: Waldahl, 3; Lehmann, 2; Schmitz, 5; White, 2; Fiskum, 0; DeLeon, 4; Pickar, 1....