Game Recap: Central 62, Holmen 52
Holmen battled hard but fell short against LCCHS, losing 62-52. The game remained close for most of the game, with Central leading 27-21 at halftime. However, a strong 35-point second half from Central proved to be the difference.
Offensive Performance
Holmen shot 47% from the field (20-42), excelling inside with 60% on two-pointers (18-30) but struggling from deep, hitting only 16% (2-12) from three-point range. Free throws were a strong point, converting 76% (10-13).
Top Scorers:
- Wilber (#0) led the team with 15 points, shooting an efficient 5-of-8 from the field and 5-of-6 from the free-throw line.
- Berget (#21) also had 15 points, shooting 6-of-8 overall, including 5-of-6 inside the arc.
- Eisermann (#3) added 13 points, making 5-of-12 shots and going 3-for-4 at the free-throw line.
- Hanson (#14) chipped in 5 points, while Rink (#13) and Bartels (#23) each added 2 points.
Defensive & Rebounding Efforts
Holmen recorded 6 assists, 9 steals, and 3 blocks, along with 18 total rebounds (15 defensive, 3 offensive).
- Rink led with 5 rebounds and 1 block.
- Eisermann grabbed 6 rebounds and 2 steals, contributing on both ends.
- Berget and Hanson added 4 rebounds each.
Final Thoughts
Holmen kept pace for much of the game but struggled in the second half as Central pulled away. Strong shooting inside and solid free-throw efficiency kept them in it, but poor three-point shooting (2-for-12) and second-half defensive lapses proved costly.