JVC defeats Pirates 73-29

HURON — James Valley Christian, which moved to No. 2 in the Class B rankings this week, recorded a 73-29 victory against Highmore-Harrold in a 281 Conference matchup on Tuesday.

After staking a 29-14 lead at the half, the Vikings outscored Highmore-Harrold 30-5 in the third quarter.

Adam Hofer scored 17 of his game-high 32 points for JVC in the third quarter. Alex Waldner also reached double figures with 15 points, including a trio of 3-pointers, while Nathan Wedel and Leon Brondsema each added eight points.

Wedel grabbed seven rebounds for the Vikings, who improved to 11-0, while Hofer had a team-high eight steals. Donnie Decker and Waldner each had four assists.

Hadley Hamlin and Hayden Houdek led Highmore-Harrold with 11 and 10 points, respectively.

Both teams return to action Friday. JVC hosts Sully Buttes, while Highmore-Harrold hosts Iroquois.



James Valley Christian 73,

Highmore-Harrold 29



Highmore-Harrold 11 14 19 29

James Valley Christian 15 29 59 73

Highmore-Harrold (1-10): Colin Weidenbach 1 0-0 2; Hadley Hamlin 5 1-2 11; Hayden Houdek 4 1-4 10; Jordan Houdek 3 0-0 6; Ben Peterson 0 0-2 0; Caleb Pazour 0 0-1 0. Totals: 13 2-9 29.

James Valley Christian (11-0): Donnie Decker 3 0-1 6; Adam Hofer 12 5-6 32; Alex Waldner 6 0-0 15; Nathan Wedel 4 0-2 8; Leon Boomsma 4 0-0 8; Caleb Stahl 1 0-0 2; Tim Wager 0 0-2 0; Lincoln Witte 1 0-0 2. Totals: 31 5-11 73.

Rebounds: HH 26 (J. Houdek 7); JVC 22 (Wedel 7). 3-point goals: HH 1 (H. Houdek 1); JVC 6 (Hofer 3, Waldner 3). Turnovers: HH 22; JVC 9. Assists: HH 10 (Weidenbach); JVC 13 (Decker 4, Waldner 4). Steals: HH 4 (H. Houdek); JVC 20 (Hofer 8). Fouls: HH 16 (Cole Oakley, out); JVC 10.

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