2/16/17: Foley

Varsity: W (57-46)

JV: W (50-45)

C-Squad: W (63-46)

Pine City Pioneer, Jesse Logan

Pine City’s boys basketball team had to fight through some adversity this past week, dealing with players missing due to injury and illness, but did so effectively and picked up two more wins. The Dragons are now 16-6 overall, 12-3 in the Great River Conference, and 4-2 against section opponents. 

Pine City 57, Foley 46

The Dragons’ three-point heavy style was aided by Falcons defense that continually gave them open looks. Hansmann made six of his 15 shots from outside in this contest, and it was really his shooting that provided the lift the Dragons needed here. Hansmann finished with a team-high 20 points as Pine City built a 25-15 lead at halftime and held on down the stretch.

“It was a big win,” said Allen. “We found ourselves a little shorthanded, but I was really proud, the boys stepped up. They didn’t use it as an excuse. Jake Rademacher had another great game too, he ended with nine points, six assists, and six rebounds. He’s doing a great job doing a little bit of everything. Jake Adams also played some big minutes for us and responded real well, hit two threes. Adam Seals also had a big three in the corner, and created mismatches with his athleticism. Quentin Miklya also had his number called and played some big minutes, especially defensively.”

The Dragons’ point total was their second-lowest of the season, but they used scrappy defense in a physical game to grind out a much needed win. Pine City has four games remaining, none at home, before the Section 6AA postseason begins.