Basketball Recap: Titus Schrecengost Leads a Balanced Attack to Beat Evergreen

Standley Lake hadn't done well against Evergreen recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Standley Lake Gators snuck past the Evergreen Cougars with a 50-44 victory. That's more bragging rights for the Gators, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Standley Lake got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Titus Schrecengost out in front who posted 13 points and six steals. Schrecengost has been hot for a while, having posted two or more steals the last 15 times he's played. Another player making a difference was Carson Dowis, who put up 11 points in addition to five rebounds and five steals.

When it comes to explaining why Evergreen lost, don't look at Rob Beldock. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on 17 points and 12 boards. What's more, Beldock also racked up six steals, the most he's had since back in January of 2024. Lukas Mccanna was another key player, going 5 for 9 en route to 10 points and six rebounds.

Standley Lake has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 12-5 record this season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 62.5 points per game. As for Evergreen, their loss ended a seven-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 13-5.

Standley Lake will face off against Conifer at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Standley Lake is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 56.5 points per game this season. As for Evergreen, they will challenge Dakota Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. That game will pit two of the most dominant guards against one another: Ethan Berninger and Beldock.