Lake Holcombe pulls out win over Warriors

Lake Holcombe sophomore Brian Strzok goes in for a one-handed jumper on his home court Dec. 9, going up against Winter. Photo by Ginna Young

By Ginna Young

The Lake Holcombe boys basketball program opened its conference season against Winter Dec. 9, picking up the first win of the year, as well.

In the hard-fought battle, the Chieftains held a sizable lead at one point, but the Warriors clawed their way back to throw a scare into Lake Holcombe. The Chieftains refused to bow down and held on to take the 79-72 win.

Senior Harley Schroeder had a double-double on the night, with 22 points and 10 rebounds. Sophomore Brian Strzok also had a double-double, with an impressive 18 rebounds and 11 points. Meanwhile, junior Taye Yeager had 17 points and sophomore Ryley Craker also had double figures, with 16 points.

Sophomore Chase Burgess added 8 points and 9 rebounds for the Chieftains, while junior Trent Nitek finished with 3 points and sophomore Trent Lee chipped in a big bucket when needed near the end of the game.

Defensively, Schroeder and Strzok combined for 11 assists, and Schroeder and Craker combined for 7 steals.

“It was a solid team effort by all,” said coach Joy Webster.