The weather cooperated for this installment of the Area Game of the Week as the Palco Roosters paid a visit to the Logan Trojans.
The night started crisply at 6 o'clock with the girls game. The first few minutes of the first quarter saw a tight game start to develop. However, some timely shots and big 3-pointers by senior Harlee Voss helped Logan build a 24-11 lead by halftime. Voss had already accumulated 14 points by the half.
The second half was a back and forth battle, but Palco struggled to ever pull closer than 9. Despite several furious comeback attempts, Logan held out for a solid 46-33 win.
Harlee Voss finished with 16 points and 5 rebounds. Senior Khloee Braun pitched in 11 points and 6 rebounds as well. Senior Camryn Greving was a beast on the boards, ripping down 15 rebounds. Logan gets to an even .500 with the win. their record stands at 5-5.
Palco was led in scoring by senior Riley Wells, who had 11 points and 6 rebounds. They fall to 4-5 on the year with the loss.
The night progressed quickly into the boys action. Palco opened the game with a 3 by Junior Micah Thompson. That was the only lead Palco would ever have. Logan went on a 17-0 run and never looked back, building a 44-13 lead by halftime.
It was more of the same after the break, as Logan won the 3rd quarter 27-2. The fourth quarter was greatly shortened due to running-clock rules, ending the game at 80-15 in favor of the hometown Trojans.
Senior Ian Sparks paced Logan with 17 points and 13 rebounds. Sophomore Dylan Van Laeys was also impressive, netting a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds. Senior Nathaniel Cruz chipped in 16 points and sophomore Ty Kats also had 16. Sophomore Connor Knipp led Palco with 6 points and 5 rebounds.
Logan moves to 8-2 on the season. They play at Triplains/Brewster this coming Tuesday. Palco is 0-10 on the season. They'll continue their quest for their first win tomorrow against Weskan. The schedule is the same for the ladies.
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