Nonconference basketball action

By GAZETTE STAFF   Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009
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Skyler O’Laughlin’s put-back with three seconds remaining gave the Elks a thrilling 37-36 victory in nonconference boys basketball.

Fort held a 20-16 lead at halftime, but the Elks gained a 12-8 edge in the third quarter to tie it 28-28 heading into the last frame.

O’Laughlin finished with 15 points and was the only player to score in double figures.

ELKHORN 37, FORT ATKINSON 36

Elkhorn (37)—Bowes, 1-1-3; Hassler, 1-0-2; O’Laughlin, 7-1-15; Forrestal, 1-0-3; Poggensee, 2-1-6; Castro, 0-1-1; Cooper, 2-3-7. Totals: 14-7-37.

Fort Atkinson (36)—Demeo, 2-0-4; Schwandt, 3-0-9; Kempema, 1-2-4; Knudson, 2-1-5; Sextom, 1-0-3; Stark, 3-0-7; Beaudo, 1-0-2; Hanson, 1-0-2. Totals: 14-3-36.

Elkhorn 10 6 12 9—37

Fort Atkinson 8 12 8 8—36

Three-point goals—Elkhorn 2 (Forrestal, Poggensee). Fort Atkinson 5 (Schwant 3, Sexton, Stark). Free throws missed—Elkhorn 10, Fort Atkinson 6. Total fouls—Elkhorn 15, Fort Atkinson 18.

-- Burlington 55, Westosha Central 42—Burlington outscored visiting Westosha 18-8 in the first quarter and held for a Southern Lakes Conference win.

Cody Dillon hit three three-point field goals and led the Demons with 13 points. Teammate Nate Brandt scored 10. Dustin Milz led Westosha with 13 points.

BURLINGTON 55, WESTOSHA 42

Westosha (42)—Damaschke, 3-0-6; Milz, 6-0-13; Michelau, 2-2-7; Wilson, 1-0-2; Stoxen, 0-3-3; Sjong, 2-1-5; Richter, 2-0-4; McDermit, 1-0-2. Totals: 17-6-42.

Burlington (55)—Taylor, 2-2-6; Robers, 1-0-2; Vogt, 1-0-2; Brandt, 4-0-10; Dillon, 5-0-13; Bonczkowski, 3-0-6; Crayton, 1-0-3; Krien, 3-3-9; Chavarria, 2-0-4. Totals: 22-5-55.

Westosha Central 8 14 10 10—42

Burlington 18 15 13 9—55

Three-point golas—Westosha 2 (Milz, Michelau), Burlington 6 (Dillon 3, Brandt 2, Crayton 1). Free throws missed—Westosha 4, Burlington 4. Total fouls—Westosha 12, Burlington 14.

Girls

Hot-shooting Potosi handed the Albany Comets girls basketball team its first loss of the season Tuesday night.

Albany trailed by 11 at half and could not recover in a 57-41 loss.

Hayli Peach led Albany

(5-1) with 15 points, while Potosi’s Katie Reynolds led all scorers with 18.

POTOSI 57, ALBANY 41

Potosi (57)—Reising, 5-2-12; Slesch, 4-2-10; Reynolds, 6-6-18; Ames, 1-0-2; Keene, 7-1-15. Totals: 23-11-57.

Albany (41)—Bump, 2-3-7; Best, 4-0-8; Peach, 5-0-15; Kauk, 1-0-2; Pfuti, 3-3-9. Totals: 15-6-41.

Potosi 11 16 18 12—57

Albany 7 9 9 16—41

Three-point goals—Albany 5 (Peach 5). Free throws missed—Potosi 2, Albany 4. Total fouls—Potosi 13, Albany 12. Fouled out—Keene.

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