3/6/25: @Sauk Centre

Varsity: L (67-40)

Highlights: https://www.hudl.com/video/2/421951/67cb3cc2894f5fd4cd650a34

Dragon Boys Basketball season concludes with loss in playoffs

• By Heidi Burger
 
• Mar 12, 2025

The Dragon Boys Basketball team had their last game of the 2024-’25 season on Thursday March 6. It was game number one of playoffs, and they were up against Sauk Center; Sauk Center was a higher seeded team, while the Dragons were coming in as the 14th seed in the section. The boys and coaches felt prepared going into the game and had done what they could in practices. 

“I felt confident; I trusted our staff and our system and our leaders. We knew we had a chance,” said coach Kyle Allen, recalling the hours leading up to the game. 

In the first half, the Dragons were sticking right with Sauk Center. Unfortunately, the boys weren’t able to execute consistently throughout the game, and things they thought they had in plan and in place didn’t go that way. But, according to the coaches, it was still a valiant effort. 

Allen commented, “Grant Larson played hard and really held his own for a sophomore. He contributed big minutes and did what was asked of him.” 

Senior Charlie Ausmus also had a good game, ending his basketball career with the Dragons. Senior Bryer Willert got more minutes on the court as the Dragons rotation had to make some adjustments. Willert also stepped up and played well. 

The Dragons lost to a tough team with the final score being 67-40. Sauk Centre went on to win their second round and will be heading in the third round of playoffs. 

As for stats for the night, Austin Wiener 9 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 steal. Charlie Ausmus contributed 9 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 steal. AJ Ostenson had 6 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 charge. Bryer Willert had 5 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, and 2 charges. Daniel Milliman 5 points, 2 rebounds and 2 steals. Eli Fromm 3 points, 2 rebounds and 1 assist. Sawyer McDaniel 3 points and 2 rebounds. Grant Larson 4 rebounds and 2 assists. Colson Berglund 1 rebound and 1 assist. Jace Peterson 3 rebounds. 

“It’s bittersweet,” said Allen. “As we start to unwind from the season, we also start to wind up for the next year.”

The Dragons Boys Varsity Basketball team will graduate 13 seniors this year, so next season will look a bit different with a new crew of guys coming onto the roster.