2/25/25: Barnum

V: L (66-70: OT)

JV: L

C-Squad: L

Highlights: https://www.hudl.com/video/2/421951/67bf9798a473cb1f901e21fe

Dragon Boys Basketball heading into playoffs

• By Heidi Burger
 
• Mar 5, 2025

The Dragons Boys Varsity Basketball team had a busy week this past week before heading into playoffs. They started the week in Milaca, then hosted Barnum at home and ended the week playing Foley – three tough teams which resulted in three losses. But all three games were good basketball games to watch!

Barnum 70, Pine City 66

The day after the loss to Milaca, the Dragons hosted Barnum. Barnum has a good team, a good program, so the coaches and the Dragons knew they were in for a tough game. 

“I really challenged the seniors before this game,” said Allen. “I said I’m really excited to see how you respond to what happened in our game on Monday. We’ve had 24 hours, and we now get to play again.” 

The seniors responded well! They stepped up to the line and stuck with Barnum, even frustrating them often during the game. It was a back and forth game, both teams taking turns with the lead. 

The second half Barnum would get up, but the Dragons fought their way back up each time. The game ended up going into overtime. But this was a different loss than the game against Milaca. The boys fought and did what they were supposed to do on the court – for the entire game.  

Senior Eli Fromm had an excellent game, according to Coach Allen. Senior Bryer Willert did as well. Although the Dragons lost by four points, it was an epic game and the boys showed a lot of grit. 

Wiener had 22 points, 8 rebounds and 1 steal. Ostenson had 18 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal. Ausmus had 15 points, 3 rebounds, 2 steals, and 1 charge. Fromm had 7 points, 5 rebounds, and 1 steal. Willert had 2 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal. Peterson had 2 points and 2 rebounds. McDaniel had 1 rebound, 4 assists, 1 steal and 1 block. Skluzacek had 1 rebound and 1 steal. Larson had 1 rebound, 1 assist, 2 steals and 1 charge. Milliman had 4 rebounds and 1 steal. Berglund had 1 steal.