The Archbishop Bergan Knights came into Friday's game having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They had just enough and edged West Point-Beemer out 72-69. Having run the score up that high, both teams probably have some extra defensive drills coming up.
Logan Eggen was his usual excellent self, almost dropping a double-double on 24 points and nine rebounds.
West Point-Beemer's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Colten Haber, who scored 19 points. Haber hasn't dropped below 18 points for four straight games. Ian Schiller was another key contributor, scoring 15 points.
Archbishop Bergan's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 13-8. As for West Point-Beemer, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 12-10.
Archbishop Bergan will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Oakland-Craig at 7:30 p.m. on February 20th. Hopefully Oakland-Craig focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 11 last Saturday. As for West Point-Beemer, they will take on Wakefield at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Wakefield will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something West Point-Beemer surely won't give up without a fight.
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