Busy Hall of Fame Weekend for the Boys Basketball Program

On Friday night the Varsity boys basketball team traveled north through sleet and snow to face league opponent Goshen. It was cold outside, but the Lions were red-hot on the hardwood. The Lions led early 15-6 but fell behind at half time 24-23. The lions battled back in the second half and were able to hold on the victory by a score of 60-54. Sophomore John Ernst led the Lions with 17 points and 9 rebounds. Senior Jake Gundler had 15 points and 3 assists. Junior Austin Wells had a career high of 11 points. Wells also nailed a crucial 3 pointer and added another 3 point play the old fashioned way late in the game to help pull away from Goshen.

On Saturday night, the Lions pulled off a victory against visiting Williamsburg high school by a score of 61-51 in overtime. The Lions fought through some adversity and were able to battle back in the second half after being down 27-21 at halftime. The Lions pulled even with Williamsburg in the 4th quarter and were able to get to overtime where the Lions would take over the game. Right from the tip, Junior Sam Leffler went in and scored a quick basket to pull the Lions ahead for good. Leffler scored a career high of 21 points and also added 4 steals. Sophomore John Ernst had 19 points and 13 rebounds. Senior Jake Gundler and Junior Austin Wells had 7 points. Tucker Hawkins added 5 assists.

The Lions JV beat Williamsburg by a score of 50-32. Dylan Adams had 16 points and Josh Heiden had 13 points.

The Lions travel to McNicholas high school on Tuesday night.