Pirates Battle Hard in Back-to-Back Losses

by Coach Greg Johnson

Verndale 70, Battle Lake 73

On Thursday, February 5, the Boys Basketball team hosted the Battle Lake Battlers and lost by a score of 73-70. The Pirates had three players score in double figures with Chase Jensen leading the way with 20 points. Braylin Deleon added 19 points and 5 assists while Bryce Pickar had 14 points. Jensen and Pickar each had 8 rebounds to lead the Pirates on the glass. Guards Kyler Vertina and Braylin Deleon each had 5 assists on the night.

Stats: Waldahl 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals, 4 points. Elfstrum 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 4 points. Vertina 3 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, 4 points. White 3 rebounds, 2 steals, 5 points. Jensen 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals, 20 points. Deleon 1 rebound, 5 assists, 1 steal, 19 points. Pickar 8 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 block, 14 points...

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