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WAITSBURG - Waitsburg's middle school boys basketball team played Rogers in College Place on Wednesday, November 29, and in Waitsburg on December 4.

At Rogers, the B-team lost 45-37. Damien Karl scored 15 points in the loss, and Arrow Groom contributed 12 points. Carsyn Pennington scored six, and Colt Boudrieau scored four points.

The young Cardinal A-team lost 48-23. Jake Lynch led the team with 10 points.  Alex Zuniga scored six, Rowdy Cole five, and Carter Barron scored two points.

In Waitsburg, the B-team lost to the Chargers 39-26. Pennington scored 12 points in the hard-fought game, Karl and Boudrieau scored six points each, and Gage Mynear scored two.

The A-team lost in Waitsburg 48-31. Zuniga and Kiefel scored nine points each, Barron scored seven, and Lynch scored six.

"Our boys keep improving," said Coach Kiefel. "The B-team looked good tonight and gave Rogers a run for their money," he added. 

The coach said the A-team played well and the defense worked hard.

"On offense, we moved the ball well. We just could not get the ball in the hoop. Overall, I'm pleased with how our boys keep improving," said Kiefel.