Glenville-Emmons falls to Grand Meadow; looks ahead
Published 12:30 pm Saturday, January 23, 2016

Glenville-Emmons’ Seth Chapek drives to the basket during Friday’s game against Grand Meadow in Glenville. – Colleen Harrison/Albert Lea Tribune
GLENVILLE — After a tough loss, the Wolverines are choosing to move forward.
The Grand Meadow boys’ basketball team defeated Glenville-Emmons 70-51 Friday at Glenville-Emmons High School. The loss brings the Wolverines’ record to 5-12 overall and 4-8 in the Southeast Conference.
“We came away from tonight having a clear picture of what we need to work on as a team going forward,” said Glenville-Emmons coach Jared Matson. “The good thing is they are not glaring problems but little mistakes here and there. But it’s those little things that seem to add up and hurt.”
Coming out of the first half with a 16-point deficit, the Wolverines put up 31 points to the Superlarks’ 34.
“Offensively we need to be less selfish with the ball,” Matson said. “Defensively our communication and lack of physicality showed tonight. I think we got outmatched physically in the paint, and it hurt us.”
Next, Glenville-Emmons will host Schaeffer Academy (4-13, 4-9) at 7:15 p.m. Monday. The Lions are coming off of a 66-51 loss Friday to Lyle/Austin Pacelli (11-8, 9-5). Glenville-Emmons previously lost to Lyle/Austin Pacelli 69-38 Nov. 20.
“We have a quick turnaround with another game right away on Monday,” Matson said. “We have to pick our heads up, stick together and keep moving forward.”
- Glenville-Emmons’ Derek Van Ryswyk drives to the basket during Friday’s loss to Grand Meadow. – Colleen Harrison/Albert Lea Tribune
- Glenville-Emmons’ Seth Chapek drives to the basket during Friday’s game against Grand Meadow in Glenville. – Colleen Harrison/Albert Lea Tribune
- Glenville-Emmons’ Derek Van Ryswyk passes to a teammate during Friday’s loss to Grand Meadow. – Colleen Harrison/Albert Lea Tribune
- Glenville-Emmons’ Bret Belshan, left, passes to teammate Carter Dahlum during Friday’s game against Grand Meadow. – Colleen Harrison/Albert Lea Tribune