CROSBY-IRONTON
The Warriors got back on the winning wagon by defeating their arch rivals, C-I 52-43 on the Warrior court The game was in the traditional style being hard fought all the way. The Rangers spirit and determination proved to be insufficient as Brainerd pulled into a substantial lead.
ST. CLOUD TECH
The Warriors hit their offensive peak of the year as they crushed St. Cloud Tech. 90-66. By making nearly 50 per cent of their shots, the Kellettmen were able to offset some good shooting by Tech. Center Ken Wasnie had a very good night with 29 points.
WADENA
Ken Wasnie continued his high scoring tactics with 28 points to lead Brainerd to an easy 79-51 victory over the Wadena Indians. Only in the third quarter, when Wadena pulled within four points were the Warriors in trouble. At that point the tribe scored four quick baskets to leave Wadena in the dust. |
STAPLES
Balanced scoring and expert control carried the Warriors to their sixth straight conference victory over Staples 53-42. Enjoying a 14 point lead going into the final canto, the Kellettmen were content to hold the ball throughout the remaining minutes as Staples stayed in their zone.
AITKIN
Hampered by a slow start and a lame Jim Gum, the Warriors were still as good as they had to be in a 72-65 victory over Aitkin. Wasnie and Jacobson, with 24 and 17 points respectively, sparked a third quarter rally which enabled Brainerd to pull away from the tall but sluggish Gobblers.
BEMIDJI
Gaining revenge for the defeat dealt them by Brainerd in the State Tournament finals, the Bemidji Lumberjacks set back the visiting Kellettmen 94-66. The absence of Gum and the Warriors cold shooting partly accounted for, their downfall, although Bemidji enjoyed one of its better nights. |
