Tuesday,Jan 22

DUTCHMEN BASKETBALL

Melrose's defense turned loose its offense in the 85-62 win over Sauk Centre at Melrose. The Dutchmen out-scored Sauk Centre 55-31 in the second half.  A three-point buzzer-beater by Sauk Centre's Nick Adams gave the Main Streeters a 31-30 half-time lead.
In a 47-second stretch midway through the second half, the Dutchmen converted three straight defensive steals into six points as it took a 57-42 lead. Melrose never really looked back. Scottie Stone (converting a steal into a goal in the video) led Melrose with 30 points. Isaac Sawyer had 19 and Mitch Niehaus (pictured right) added 10 as did Ryan Elfering. Sauk Centre was led by Adams, 29; Pat Knobloch, 19; and Josh Buschette, 11.
More information will appear in the Jan. 30 issue of the Beacon.

LADY DUTCHMEN GYMNASTICS

The Lady Dutchmen, currently rated #1 in state, scored146.0 in their win at Paynesville. Jailyn Brinkman, who finished with 37.725 in the all-around, and Lydia Butkowski,who finished with 37.625 all-around, set the pace for the team.
More information will appear in the Jan. 30 issue of the Beacon.

PRAIRIE CENTRE HOCKEY

The North Stars fell 7-2 to Northern Lakes.  Cody Stewart and Noah Schmitz scored for Prairie Centre.  Clay Deters had 26 saves.
More information will appear in the Jan. 30 issue of the Beacon.

SAUK CENTRE-MELROSE WRESTLING 

S-CM fell 45-25 to Big Lake and 39-26 to Montevideo in a triangular at Sauk Centre.