In the final boys' basketball game played in the old L-C gymnasium and broadcast on 96.7 FM WBDK, the Luxemburg-Casco Spartans pulled away late to claim a 65-52 North Eastern Conference victory over the Fox Valley Lutheran Foxes Friday night. The first half was a see-saw affair that had the Spartans hold a narrow 32-29 lead into halftime. The Foxes went on a run to take a 42-36 lead with 12:39 left in the second half when L-C coach Tyler Thrune took a time-out. From that point on, the Spartans outscored the Foxes 29-10 the rest of the way. The Spartans hit key free throws down the stretch and a harassing 1-3-1 defense that forced turnovers and held the Foxes in check for the majority of the night. Logan Doell had a huge game with 29 points and Ryan Roblillard added 13 as the Spartans improved to 7-5 overall and 6-4 in the conference. Fox Valley Lutheran (3-6, 4-8 overall) was led by Josiah Butler who had 16 points. Luxemburg-Casco will now start a three-game road trip starting next Tuesday in Marinette. The Spartans will play their first game in the new gymnasium on Thursday, February 6 against Oconto Falls.
(photo courtesy of Della Otradovec)
