Pirates win two for the week
by Greg Johnson
Verndale 60 Battle Lake 47
On Tuesday, December 3, the boys basketball team traveled to Battle Lake to open the season against the Battle Lake Battlers.
The Pirates started the season out on the right note by winning the game 60-47.
Shawn Schmitz led the Pirates in scoring with 17 points. Shawn was also one of 3 Pirates who had 6 rebounds on the night.
Joining Schmitz were fellow Seniors Carter White and Otto Lehmann.
Carter White added 16 points and 4 assists on the night.
Braylin DeLeon scored 12 points and had 4 assists.
Points: Waldahl, 2; Lehman, 1; Schmitz, 17; White, 16; Fiskum, 6; Vertina, 0; DeLeon, 12; Pickar, 6.
Rebounds: Waldahl, 3; Lehman, 6; Schmitz, 6; White, 6; Fiskum, 3; Vertina, 0; DeLeon, 2; Pickar, 5.
Assists: Waldahl, 0; Lehman, 3; Schmitz, 2; White, 4; Fiskum, 0; Vertina, 0; DeLeon, 4; Pickar, 2.
Steals: Waldahl, 1; Lehman, 4; Schmitz, 1; White, 2; Fiskum, 0; Vertina, 0; DeLeon, 2; Pickar, 0.
Blocks: Waldahl, 0; Lehman, 0; Schmitz, 0; White, 0; Fiskum, 1; Vertina, 0; DeLeon, 0; Pickar, 1.
Verndale 66 New York Mills 52
On Thursday, December 5, the Pirates Boys Basketball team had their home opener as well as their first Park Region Conference contest of the season.
The Pirates beat the New York Mills Eagles by a score of 66-52. The Pirates had four players in double digits in points with Shawn Schmitz leading the way with 19 points....
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