Rockets upend Wildcats

The game was close after one quarter, but New Rockford-Sheyenne had a big second quarter propelling the Rockets to an 81-58 District 7 win over Benson County in boys basketball action, played here on Tuesday, January 30.

Benson County had good overall height, but were not all that quick as a team. The locals did a very good job of getting their running game going and shot very well from the floor and everyone contributed to the win. Overall the game was quite physical . Everyone contributed to the win.

New Rockford-Sheyenne made 31 field goals, 8 of 10 free throws, had 15 fouls and committed 10 turnovers.

Benson County made 23 field goals, 11 of 16 free throws, had 10 fouls and committed 16 turnovers. Carter Tandeski paced the Wildcats with 22 points. Keaton Nelson added 14.

The Rockets had excellent scoring balance. Teddy Allmaras led the with a game high 25 points. Bo Belquist had 15, Wilson Howard 14, and Tucker Longnecker added 10.

New Rockford-Sheyenne finished at 5-1, in District 7 play and are now 8-7 overall. Next action for the Rockets is Thursday, February 8, when Rolette-Wolford comes to town. Three games will be played, with the first one set for 4:30 p.m.

Varsity Scoring Summary

BC 12 16 12 18= 58

NR-S 16 25 16 24 =81

Benson County

Garrett Tandeski 8, Blayne Anderson 7, Kadin Neppl 5, Spencer Olson 2.

NR-S

 Hunter Thompson 7, Luke Ystaas 5, Nathan Holzwarth 3, Keegan Anderson 2.

JV game

BC 14 16 7 10 =47

NR-S 18 13 14 8= 53

Benson County

Gunner Hagen 21, Kadin Neppl 9, John Fischer 7, Will Rice 4, Chase Benson 2, Dedan Ritterman 2, Brady Eckart 2. 18 field goals, 9 of 12 free throws, 13 fouls and committed 12 turnovers.

NR-S

Nick Presnell 14, Nathan Holzwarth 9, Ben Schaefer 9, Keegan Anderson 8, Johnny Grann 6, Evan Ulrich 3, Hunter Johnson 2, Luke Ystaas 2. 18 field goals, 9 of 11 free throws, 12 fouls and committed 12 turnovers.

C Squad game

Benson County 40, NR-S 38.

JH game

NR-S 47, Benson County 15.