Sunday,  March 17, 2013 • Vol. 14--No. 241 • 9 of 46 •  Other Editions

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vestad six, Leon Brondsema and Donnie Decker with five each and Nathan Wedel had three.
• Langford made 58 percent of its shots in the first half, 27 percent in the second half and 42 percent for the game. James Valley Christian made 29 percent of its shots in the first half, 52 percent in the second half and 41 percent for the game.

• James Valley Christian made nine of 15 free throws for 60 percent off of the Lions' 14 team fouls. Langford made seven of nine free throws for 78 percent off of James Valley Christian's 13 team fouls. Langford had one more assist, 6-5, with Fries having four. Langford had more blocks, 6-2, with Planteen having three. Langford had 11 turnovers with seven being steals. James Valley Christian had five turnovers with two of them being steals.
• Langford had more rebounds, 28-26, with Planteen having seven and Erickson six.
• Langford finishes the season with a 20-6 record. The Lions entered the tournament as the eighth seeded team.
"We had a great year," Raasch said. "We built a team and got to the state tournament. We played some tough games and we're not hanging our heads about anything. It was a good year for us. We wanted to play hard and compete and that's what we did."

• - Paul Kosel   


Michael Erickson is heavily guarded as he tries to drive to the basket . (Photo #5496 by Paul Kosel)

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