Thursday, Dec. 29

Dutchmen Basketball 

The Melrose Dutchmen downed Cathedral 79-52 to win the Crusader Classic Friday night. Brady Birch had 19 for the Dutchmen. Melrose had just two three-point shots, but it hit free throws dropping in 23 of 25 from the free throw line. Dillon Haider, who had 20 points, was 14-of-14 from the free throw line.  Reegan Nelson had 11 points.  The game went back and forth until midway through the second half when Melrose’s depth showed as Cathedral wore down. Video of the game can be seen at https://youtu.be/_rHyg4v7l8U
Fusion Swimming

The Melrose-Sauk Centre Fusion swim team finished second at the Brainerd Invitational this afternoon.  The team had strong swims in all events. The top best finishes were:

Firsts

100 Breaststroke-Dylan Fleischhacker.

Seconds

200 Medley Relay-Spencer Van Beck, Dylan Fleischhacker, Kenny Warzecha, Isaac Schreiner.

200 Freestyle-Isaac Schreiner.

100 Backstroke-Isaac Schreiner.

400 Freestyle Relay-Spencer Van Beck, Paul Pundsack, Isaac Schreiner and Kenny Warzecha.

Thirds

200 Individual Medley-Kenny Warzecha.

North Stars Hockey

The North Stars topped Fairmont 5-2 this afternoon. Petr Erhart scored twice.