Glenville-Emmons boys win 2nd straight game

Published 4:36 pm Saturday, December 20, 2014

The Glenville-Emmons boys’ basketball team posted its second straight win Friday with a 46-44 victory over Lanesboro.

“It was back and forth the whole game,” said Wolverines coach Jared Matson. “In the second half, we picked up some momentum.”

Glenville-Emmons led 26-20 at halftime and held off a rally by the Burros.

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Derek Van Ryswyk led the Wolverines with a double-double: 23 points and 14 rebounds. Carter Dahlum added nine points, Seth Chapek, 8, and Marshal Hall, 6.

Matson said strong defensive play will be a key going forward.

Next, the Wolverines (2-2 overall, 2-1 Southeast Conference) will play at 7:15 p.m. Monday at Houston (4-4 overall, 4-3 Southeast Conference).

The Hurricanes are coming off a 68-52 loss Friday at Lyle/Pacelli.