Boys Basketball Results Thursday, January 25th
Coon Rapids Bayard At Ar-We-Va
Ar-We-Va 60
Coon Rapids Bayard 59
Wyatt Ragaller stepped to the free throw line with no time left on the clock and sank the second of two free throws to end the game, giving Ar-We-Va a come from behind win over Coon Rapids Bayard. The Crusaders led by 6, 59-53 with 1:32 left in the game, but turned the ball over twice, missed a pair of free throws and missed a wing jumper on their final 4 possessions, opening the door for the Rockets to rally. Wyatt Ragaller made a steal and a layup to ignite the rally. Then hit a pair of free throws to tie the game after Emmett Neumann scored inside to cut the lead to 2. Coon Rapids Bayard called a timeout and set up a play in the final seconds and got a good look. The ball bounced off the rim and Kolby Culbertson tipped it in before the buzzer but was called for a foul. After a discussion by the officials, Wyatt Ragaller was sent to the free throw line for 2 shots as the Crusaders were over the five foul limit. Ragaller missed the first free throw but sank the second to end the game.
Ar-We-Va came out hot in the 1st quarter, building a 18-11 lead at the end of the quarter. The Crusaders responded in the 2nd quarter, opening it with a 13-0 run, taking control of the game. They outscored the Rockets 25-9 and led 36-27 at half. A couple late buckets by Ar-We-Va gave them some momentum heading into the locker room. They used that to rally in the 3rd, taking the lead back at 42-41 but Coon Rapids Bayard led 45-44 after three quarters. The Crusaders appeared to be separating themselves late. They led 59-53 with the ball and a chance to make it a three possession game. That is when Wyatt Ragaller took over for Ar-We-Va leading their comeback.
Wyatt Ragaller and Blayne Smith paced Ar-We-Va on offense with both scoring 16-points. Ragaller added 6 assists while Smith was all over the floor with 7 rebounds, 6 assists and 3 blocks. Wade Ragaller made a clutch late three, finishing with 12-points while Emmett Neumann had 10-points and 7 rebounds. Harley Molina had 6-points and 5 rebounds.
Cal Heydon finished with 20-points for Coon Rapids Bayard along with 8 rebounds. They shot 16-26 from the free throw line as a team. Caden Oswald was able to attack the lane, finishing with 13-points and 5 assists while Parker Hays was big on offense in the 1st half, adding 10-pionts and 2 steals. Cade Behrens had 11 rebounds and Kolby Culbertson had 9-points and 6 rebounds.
The Rockets improved to 9-5 overall and 6-5 in the Rolling Valley. They host Woodbine on Friday. Head Coach Matt Wilken of Ar-We-Va earned his 100th career win. Coon Rapids Bayard drops to 14-3 overall and 11-2 in the RVC and will host Woodbine with first place in the league on the line Tuesday.
Ar-We-Va Stats
Wyatt Ragaller 16 Points, 4 Rebounds, 6 Assists, Steal
Blayne Smith 16 Points, 7 Rebounds, 6 Assists, Steal, 3 Blocks
Wade Ragaller 12 Points, 3 Rebounds, 3 Assists
Emmett Neumann 10 Points, 7 Rebounds, Assist
Harley Molina 6 Points, 5 Rebounds, Assist, Steal
Tyson Von Glan 4 Rebound
Devon Ehlers 2 Rebounds
Coon Rapids Bayard Stats
Caden Oswald 13 Points, 2 Rebounds, 5 Assists, Steal
Kolby Culbertson 9 Points, 6 Rebounds, 3 Assists
Cal Heydon 20 Points, 8 Rebounds, 4 Assists
Cade Berhens 5 Points, 11 Rebounds
Parker Hays 10 Points, 4 Rebounds, 3 Assists, 2 Steals
Ty Heydon 2 Points, Rebound, Assist
Box Score
Teams 1 2 3 4 Final
CRB 18 18 9 14 59
AWV 18 9 17 16 60
Boyer Valley At Paton Churdan
Paton Churdan 64
Boyer Valley 62
Dane Pedersen scored a big basket late and Bryce Stephenson took a pair of charges as Paton Churdan earned their first win of the season, holding on for a 64-62 win. The Rockets played well all game, creating turnovers and having their best shooting game of the season. They scored in double figures in all four quarters, taking a 17-15 lead at the end of the 1st quarter before extending the lead with a big 2nd quarter. The Rockets dominated the Bulldogs in the 2nd quarter, going up 41-28 at half. Boyer Valley made a charge in the 2nd half but Paton Churdan clung to a 52-50 lead heading to the final stanza.
Trevon Keeley had a team high 21-points with Cayden Stream adding 15-points and Hunter Saffel finished with 9-points.
The win the Rockets to 1-14 overall and 1-8 in the Rolling Valley Conference. They host CAM on Friday.
Paton Churdan Stats
Dane Pedersen 4 Points
Bryce Stephenson 6 Points
Trevon Keely 21 Points
Phoenix Hartman 5 Points
Cayden Stream 15 Points
Blaise Schilling 4 Points
Hunter Saffel 9 Points
Box Score
Teams 1 2 3 4 Final
BV 15 13 22 12 62
PC 17 24 11 12 64
