2/10/25: @North Branch

Varsity: W (68-51)

JV: L

C-Squad: L

Highlights: https://www.hudl.com/video/2/421951/67abc4f59d6309acb67829cf

Boys Basketball takes game against North Branch

• By Heidi Burger Pine City Pioneer
 
• Feb 19, 2025

The Dragon Boys Basketball team had two away games this past week. They started off playing North Branch on February 10 and traveled to Mora on Thursday the Feb. 13.

Pine City 68, North Branch 51

It was a back and forth first half. The Dragons looked good against North Branch and had many strengths that showed on the court. This resulted in good stats, which resulted in points and a win. The boys kept the lead the first half and were ahead by four points. 

The second half the Dragons kept their focus and executed on offense and defense. The Dragons had three boys with points in the double digits, and almost every player had more than one rebound with senior Austin Wiener grabbing 11 rebounds. They were able to increase their lead by more than 10 points, and when the buzzer went off, they won 68 to 51.

Coach Kyle Allen felt the boys played well against North Branch. “[The] boys came out ready and executed. They were consistent in their play and how they operated,” said Allen. “Everyone played to their role and played it well. Energy was great and positive.”

All of these things added up to having the opportunity for success. Allen highlighted some players saying, “Charlie Ausmus continues his dominant performances. He was shooting well and was a great plug on the defensive end taking charges. Bryer Willert played some big minutes and played well. Took control as a senior like we expect. AJ Ostenson stepped up and hit some big free throws in big minutes.” 

High scorer of the game was AJ Ostenson with 24 points; he also had 3 rebounds, 1 assist and 3 steals. Austin Wiener had 17 points, 11 rebounds, 1 assist, and 2 steals. Charlie Ausmus had 15 points, 4 rebounds and 1 steal. Grant Larson had 5 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 charge. BryerWillert had 5 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, and 2 charges. Jace Peterson had 2 points, 3 rebounds and 1 assist. Sawyer McDaniel had 4 rebounds and 3 assists. Grant Skluzacek had 1 rebound. Kevon Williams had 1 steal. Eli Fromm had 2 rebounds and 1 steal. Daniel Milliman had 3 rebounds and 4 assists. Colson Berglund had 1 assist.