Tiger boys defeat Wabasso and Sleepy Eye
The Springfield Tiger varsity boys basketball team returned to the court after Christmas break with a pair of Tomahawk Conference matchups. The Tigers defeated Wabasso 93-42 before traveling to Sleepy Eye and winning their matchup with the Indians 87-73.
With their pair of league victories, the Tigers are now 9-2 overall and 6-1 in the Tomahawk Conference standings. Springfield has a pair of matchups this week against Redwood Valley on Monday and at home on Tuesday against BLHS. Best of luck to Head Coach Lance Larson and the Tigers against Redwood and BLHS this week.
Tigers 93 Wabasso 42
The Tigers were back on the court after the Christmas holiday with a Tomahawk Conference matchup against the Wabasso Rabbits. The Tigers scored 56 first half points and took a 56-32 lead into the break. Head Coach Lance Larson used his entire squad throughout the game, winning the matchup 93-42.
Leading the way for the Tigers against the Rabbits was Tyler Vogel with 20 points, 5 assists and 8 rebounds on the night. Teammate Tanner Vogel had 17 points, 4 assists, 2 steals and 3 rebounds with Jevan Richert getting 12 points, 2 assists, 1 steal and 3 rebounds. Isaac Fink had 10 points, 6 assists, 6 steals and 6 rebounds with Andy Salonek getting 10 points, 1 assist and 8 rebounds. Brandon Flock had 10 points, 2 assists, 4 steals and 3 rebounds with Joe Pieschel getting 6 points, 1 assist and 6 rebounds. Carter Erickson had 4 points, 7 assists, 4 steals and 3 rebounds with Noah Bertram getting 3 points and 1 rebound. Andrew Beckman had 1 point, 1 assist, 1 steal and 2 rebounds on the night.
Wabasso 32-10—42
Tigers 56-37—93
Tigers 87 Sleepy Eye 73
The Tigers traveled to Sleepy Eye to do battle with Sleepy Eye Public last Friday evening. Springfield jumped out to a 39-32 halftime lead and went on to an 87-73 Tomahawk Conference victory.
Leading the way for the Tigers was Tyler Vogel getting 21 points, 4 assists, 2 steals and 7 rebounds. Teammate Tanner Vogel had 21 points, 1 assist, 3 steals and 4 rebounds with Andy Salonek getting 17 points, 1 assist, 2 steals and 9 rebounds. Isaac Fink had 15 points, 7 assists, 2 steals and 7 rebounds with Carter Erickson getting 7 points, 3 assists, 2 steals and 3 rebounds. Brandon Flock had 4 points, 3 assists, 3 steals and 2 rebounds with Joe Pieschel getting 2 points. Teammate Jevan Richert added 1 rebound on the night.
Sleepy Eye
32-41—73
Tigers 39-48—87