Monroe boys overcome Craig's fast start

By GAZETTE STAFF Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013

MONROE — Janesville Craig High's fast start ended with a 63-53 loss Tuesday to host Monroe in nonconference boys basketball.

The Cougars made four of their six three-pointers in the first quarter to gain an 18-16 lead. But Craig was held to eight points in the second quarter as the Cheesemakers tied it 26-all at the half.

Monroe found the range in the third quarter, rolling to a 17-11 advantage for a 43-37 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

Joe Latimer scored a game-high 23 points for Monroe (12-1) and Alex Barenklau added 11. Jerry Ngobi scored 15 points and Troy Malmanger added 13 for the Cougars.

Craig (8-8, 5-6) plays 7:30 p.m. Friday at Verona.

MONROE 63, CRAIG 53

Craig (53)—Ngobi, 4-7-15; Malmanger, 5-2-13; Maresch, 3-1-8; Schumacher, 2-0-6; Murphy, 2-3-9; Chang, 0-2-2; Totals: 16-15-53.

Monroe (63)—Barenklau, 3-5-11; Hirsbrenner, 1-0-3; Murray, 2-2-7; Wyssbrod, 1-4-6; Schneider, 3-0-6; Thompson, 0-2-2; Helmeid, 1-0-2; Kind, 1-1-3; Latimer, 9-5-23. Totals: 21-19-63.

Janesville Craig 18 8 11 16—53

Monroe 16 10 17 20—63

Three-point goals—Craig 6 (Malmagner, Maresch, Schumacher 2. Murphy 2), Monroe (Hirsbrenner, Murray). Free throws missed—Craig 6, Monroe 3. Total oufls—Craig 18, Monroe 17.

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