Fergus Falls and Willmar engaged in a back-and-forth Central Lakes Conference boys’ basketball battle on Friday night at the Kennedy Secondary School Gold Gymnasium with the Otters coming out on top, 51-43. There were seven ties and seven lead changes in the game.
Willmar led 22-17 at the half and the Otters grabbed a 27-26 lead with just under nine minutes to play in the game. The lead changed hands a few times until the Otters surged ahead, taking a 49-40 lead late in the half.
Luke Newman scored all 11 of his points in the second half and also snared 14 rebounds to complete a double-double. Kaden Conklin had 12 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists, and Dominic Aguilar finished with 11 points and 3 assists.
Willmar was led by Alex Schramm and Blake Schoolmeester with 9 points apiece.
Fergus Falls (7-4) will host St. Cloud Tech on Tuesday and will travel to face Alexandria on Thursday.
Photo credit - Dacia Stiles
Photo credit - Dacia Stiles
Photo credit - Dacia Stiles
Photo credit - Dacia Stiles