Game Summaries

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February 7, 2004

Lake City 41 Goodhue 55

The Lake City Tigers dropped a non-conference decision to the state ranked Goodhue Wildcats 55-41 on Saturday, February 7th. Early turnovers by the Tigers allowed Goodhue to build a 14-7 lead after one period of play. Lake City finally played as they were capable of halfway through the 2nd quarter. The Tigers went on a 7-1 run to end the half to close within 3, 22-19 at halftime. Goodhue pulled away in the third quarter, thanks in part to three shots from beyond the arc. The Tigers were down 28-37 heading into the final quarter. Lake City trailed by 9 most of the 4th quarter. Goodhue added some easy lay-ups to finish the game as Lake City was in scramble mode. Eric Gosse and Alex Borgschatz led the Tiger attack with 10 points apiece. Quinn Sweeney added 9 points. The Tigers had difficultly rebounding against an athletic Goodhue squad. Goodhue had 33 rebounds to Lake City’s 22. The Tigers are back in action Tuesday, February 10 as they host the Plainview Gophers in a non-conference affair.

February 6, 2004

Lake City 48 Hayfield 46 (OT)

The Lake City Tigers used two free throws to slip past the Hayfield Vikings 48-46 in overtime on Friday, February 6th. The Tigers worked the ball inside early, as they were able to gain a 10-5 advantage after one period of play. Lake City’s offense struggled during the second quarter, as they were only able to post 8 points on the scoreboard. Hayfield heated up from the field, and consequently held a 19-18 halftime advantage. Lake City regained the momentum following halftime. The Tigers were able to hit a couple of close range shots as they built a 32-29 lead going into the 4th quarter. The two teams traded baskets throughout the 4th quarter. The Tigers held for the final shot, but could not convert, sending the game into overtime. All points came from the charity stripe for Lake City as they converted 7 of 10 free throws in the extra frame. The final two points came from Ted Stam as he drained two free throws with 3.2 seconds left to give Lake City the victory, 48-46. Stam led the Tigers with 13 points. Alex Borgschatz and Quinn Sweeney chipped in with 10 points each. Lake City held a 28-22 edge on the glass over Hayfield as Sweeney led the Tigers with 8 rebounds. Lake City dished out 11 assists as a team. Alex Borgschatz led the Tigers with 5. Lake City is back in action tomorrow night, February 7 at home against Goodhue.

February 3, 2004

Lake City 67 Kasson-Mantorville 39

The Lake City Tigers continued their winning ways with a convincing 67-39 win over the Kasson-Mantorville Komets on February 3rd. The Tigers were hot out of the gates, as they raced to a 17-10 lead after the first quarter. The offensive display continued into the second quarter as Lake City extended its lead into double digits, only to have K-M score before the half to cut the Tigers’ lead to 30-23 at halftime. In the third quarter, Lake City was able to extend their lead back into double digits. The Tigers led 43-32 heading into the final quarter. Once again, similar to Friday, Lake City exploded for a big fourth quarter run. This one was to the tune of 21-4 as the Tigers won 67-39. Leading the way for the Tigers was Alex Borgschatz, who netted 19 points. Ted Stam scored 13 points and Quinn Sweeney added 10. Lake City held dominated the rebounding statistics as they held a 32-19 edge on the glass over K-M. Quinn Sweeney, Sterling Malcomson and Alex Borgschatz all pulled down 6 rebounds apiece. Lake City shared the ball well, as they dished out 14 assists as a team. Quinn Sweeney led the Tigers with 7 assists. Lake City returns to action Friday, February 6, as they venture over to Hayfield to take on the Vikings.

January 30, 2004

Lake City 58 Zumbrota-Mazeppa 39

The Lake City Tigers tightened the race in the HVL Blue by virtue of their 58-39 drubbing of Zumbrota Mazeppa on Friday, January 30. The Tigers benefited from hot shooting in the first quarter as they drained 4 three pointers. This allowed Lake City to grab an 18-13 lead after one period of play. The game slowed a bit in the 2nd quarter, as both teams struggled on offense. Defensive pressure by Lake City kept Z-M off the scoreboard and the Tigers led 25-19 at the break. The teams traded baskets all throughout the 3rd quarter. Sterling Malcomson capped the 3rd period in dramatic fashion, as he drained a three-pointer from half court as time expired. This gave Lake City a 40-30 lead heading into the final frame. Lake City then exploded for a 15-2 run to put the game away. Ted Stam led the Tigers with 15 points. Quinn Sweeney netted 13 points and Eric Gosse added 10. Lake City held a 23-18 edge on the glass, led by Ted Stam, who pulled down 5. Lake City will be back in action Tuesday, February 3, as they host the Kasson Mantorville Komets.

January 27, 2004

Lake City 57 St. Paul Academy 61

The Lake City Tigers let a victory slip from their grasp as they lost 61-57 in overtime to St. Paul Academy on Tuesday, January 27, 2004. The teams traded baskets throughout the first quarter as the score was knotted at 14 after one period of play. Defensive pressure by Lake City frustrated SPA and the Tigers converted free throw opportunities to take a 23-19-halftime advantage. Both teams ignited their offense in the third quarter as Lake City put up 19 points and SPA tallied 22. Two free throws with no time on the clock gave the Tigers a 42-41 lead heading into the fourth quarter. The game went back and forth all through the 4th quarter. With the Tigers holding for the final shot, they turned it over allowing SPA to attempt a shot. After a rebound the Tigers once again had a shot to win it. A hard drive to the basket and miss by Lake City sent the game into overtime. The Tigers drew first blood in the overtime, scoring two free throws. This was all Lake City was able to muster the rest of the game as SPA went on a 6-0 run to win 61-57. Leading Lake City was Nolan Krause, who finished with 16 pts. Alex Borgschatz chipped in with 15 points. Quinn Sweeney added 10 points and 12 rebounds. Lake City drops to 5-10 overall on the season. The Tigers will look to regroup as they prepare for arguably the biggest game so far this season, as they host HVL Blue leading Zumbrota-Mazeppa Friday, January 30th.

January 23, 2004

Lake City 40 Stewartville 58

The Lake City Tigers couldn’t match a taller and more physical Stewartville team, as they dropped a 58-40 decision on Friday, January 23, 2004. Things looked promising early for Lake City as they raced out to a 13-9 advantage at the end of one period of play. However, the offense disappeared in the second quarter, as Lake City netted a mere basket compared to the 16 points Stewartville posted in the quarter. This allowed Stewartville to jump out to a 25-15 halftime lead. It appeared the wheels were coming off of Lake City when Stewartville went on a 15-5 run to begin the second half. Stewartville appeared to take a commanding 40-20 advantage. Lake City answered back with a 14-0 run that extended into the first portion of the fourth quarter. Lake City was now trailing by 6 points with a little less than 6 minutes to play in the game. Twice Lake City had the ball down by 6 points, but couldn’t convert the opportunities. Any hope of victory by Lake City was snuffed out by an 11-2 run by Stewartville. The final margin was 18 points as Stewartville won, 58-40. Leading the Tiger attack was Mike Dick, who scored 12 points, all during the 14-0 run. Eric Gosse netted 8 points on the evening. Lake City was hurt by a poor rebounding performance as Stewartville held a commanding 31-20 rebounding edge for the game. Lake City drops to 5-9 with the loss on the season. The Tigers will look to bounce back on Tuesday, January 27, as they travel to St. Paul to take on St. Paul Academy.

January 20, 2004

Lake City 27 Byron 33

The slipper didn’t quite fit the Lake City Tigers on Tuesday, January 20 as they narrowly missed handing the Byron Bears loss number one on the season. A stretch of three costly turnovers cost the Tigers late in the game, as Byron won 33-27. Very little went right for Lake City in the opening minutes of the game, as Byron sewed together a 7-0 run to open the contest. The Tigers were able to settle down and hold the Bears scoreless the rest of the quarter. Lake City’s offense failed to click in the first quarter, as the Tigers only netted 3 points. Consequently Lake City trailed 7-3 after one period of play. The second quarter was even throughout, as both teams chalked up 10 points in the frame. Byron led 17-13 at halftime. Things looked to be slipping beyond Lake City’s reach in the third quarter as Byron opened up a 24-17 lead. The Tigers weren’t done yet however. They responded with an 8-0 to grab a 25-24 lead with 2:42 to play. Byron scored to take a one-point advantage. After three consecutive turnovers, Lake City was forced to foul. Byron put the game away with a 9-2 run after trailing by one point. The Tigers put the clamps on a high-powered Byron offense, which had been averaging nearly 60 points per game this season. Lake City had to rely on their defense as they shot a dismal 28% from the field. Alex Borgschatz led the Lake City output, pouring in 11 points. Ted Stam added 8. Lake City was marginally out rebounded by a significantly taller Bears team 23-21. Alex Borgschatz, Ted Stam, and Eric Gosse all hauled in 4 rebounds. Lake City will look to bounce back against another tall, physical team Friday, January 23, 2004 as they travel to Stewartville to take on the Tigers.

January 16, 2004

Lake City 12 12 6 10 40 Rochester Lourdes 9 6 9 10 34

The Lake City Tigers extracted a sweet dollop of revenge Friday, January 16, 2004 as they defeated rival Rochester Lourdes 40-34. With the win, Lake City completed a rare program sweep of Lourdes at Alumni Hall. The game was even throughout the first quarter, however the Tigers netted the final four points to grab a 12-9 lead after one period of play. Lake City then went on a 7-1 run to grab a 9-point lead, which they held until halftime. The Tigers led 24-15 at the break. Lourdes opened the third quarter on a 7-0 run to pull within 2 points. This would be as close as the Eagles would come for the rest of the game. Lake City answered back on a 6-0 run and held a 30-24 advantage heading into the final period of play. The Tigers dictated the pace of play in the 4th quarter. Lake City converted defensive breakdowns by Lourdes into lay-ups. The Tigers held an 8-point advantage for much of the 4th quarter. The Eagles added a three pointer in the final seconds to account for the final score of 40-34. Lake City benefited from a hot shooting night, hitting 63% of their field goal attempts. The Tigers connected on 16 of 19 two-point attempts. Nolan Krause led the Tigers with 11 points. Quinn Sweeney scored 9 points in his first game back following a broken wrist injury. Lake City tallied 14 assists as a team, led by Alex Borgschatz, who dished out 7. Lake City improves to 5-7 overall and 3-3 in conference play. The Tigers return to action on Tuesday, January 20, 2004 as they host the undefeated Byron Bears.

January 9, 2004

Lake City 35 Winona Cotter 48

The Lake City Tigers clashed with the Winona Cotter Ramblers on Friday, January 9, 2004 for rights to the Skipper Cup. Lake City played well for one half, then showed signs of fatigue as the Ramblers took control and won the game 48-35. Both teams shot reasonably well to begin the game as Lake City clung to a 15-11 lead at the end of one period of play. After going up by 7 points, Lake City failed to build their lead. The Tigers did not score on four consecutive possessions. This allowed Cotter to cut into the Lake City lead. However, the Tigers still led, 23-20 at halftime. After scoring on their first possession of the second half, Lake City took a 25-20 lead. Cotter then went on a 10-0 run to take a 30-25 lead. A Cody Blair three pointer brought the Tigers within two. Cotter connected on two clutch shots late in the 3rd quarter to extend their lead to 35-28 heading into the final period of play. Cotter then scored the first seven points of the 4th quarter as their 12-0 scoring frenzy put the Tigers away. The Ramblers won by a score 48-35. Eric Gosse led Lake City with 11 points and 5 rebounds. Nolan Krause turned in a solid performance, netting 10 points and pulling down 6 rebounds. The Tigers held a 25-21 edge on the glass, but could not overcome the superior team speed of the Ramblers. Cotter used their speed to tally 15 points in transition, which proved costly to the Tigers. Lake City drops to 4-7 overall on the season and 2-3 in conference play. The Tigers will venture to Alumni Hall next Friday, January 16. Lake City will play rival Rochester Lourdes in a key conference game for both teams.

January 8, 2004

Lake City 47 Concordia Academy 53 (2 OT)

The Lake City Tigers failed to match their late game heroics from Tuesday as they dropped a 53-47 double overtime thriller to Concordia Academy on Thursday, January 8, 2004. The Tigers roared out to a hot start, but were matched by Concordia Academy as the Beacons answered from beyond the arc. However the Tigers still held a 17-13 advantage after one period of play. The score flopped sides throughout the 2nd quarter as both teams continued to connect on their shots. Ted Stam’s three pointer from the corner knotted the score at 31 heading into the break. Lake City had a offense lapse in the 3rd quarter as they only mustered 4 points. This allowed Concordia to grab a 39-35 lead heading into the final frame. Using their defensive pressure to take Concordia out of their offense, the Tigers tied the game at 42 and held for the final shot. A trey was off the mark from the corner as time expired, sending the game into overtime. The Tigers took a 44-42 lead on a lay up by Alex Borgschatz, but were unable to salt the game away. Again holding for the final shot, a three pointer came up short sending the game into a second extra period. Concordia jumped out to a quick three-point lead, which forced the Tigers to play catch up. Unable to score, Lake City was forced to foul, where Concordia put the game away at the free throw line. Ted Stam led the Tigers with 19 points. Sterling Malcomson and Nolan Krause each netted 8 points apiece. Krause added 7 rebounds to go along with his 8 points. Looking at the statistics, one would think the Lake City would have emerged the victor as they committed 9 turnovers compared to 17 for Concordia. The Tigers also held a 31-26 advantage on the glass, but they were unable to solve the Beacons on this night. Lake City drops to 4-6 overall on the season. The Tigers are back in action on Friday, January 9, 2004 as they play host to Winona Cotter for the Skippers Cup.

January 6, 2004

Lake City 11 4 11 16 42 Pine Island 11 12 8 8 39

The Lake City Tigers used a ferocious comeback and some last second heroics as they stunned the Pine Island Panthers 42-39 on Tuesday, January 6, 2004. The Tigers finally came out of the gate ready to play as they built an early lead. Pine Island used strong free throw shooting to tie the game at 11 after one period of play. Typical of how things have gone for the Tigers this year, Lake City struggled to muster an offensive attack in the 2nd quarter. It seemed as though a lid was over the basket, as the Tigers only managed 4 points in the frame. Pine Island drained some clutch shots to grasp a 23-15 halftime advantage over the Tigers. After a three point play by PI to begin the second half, the Tigers went on a 9-0 run to close the deficit to two points. Lake City was unable to capitalize on their shooting from the charity stripe, as Pine Island regained a 31-26 advantage heading into the final period. Pine Island broke down the Tigers defense to push their lead to 37-27. Lake City was game for the challenge as they answered with 10-2 run to close the gap to 39-37 with just 58 ticks remaining on the clock. Following a Pine Island turnover, Ted Stam hit two free throws to knot the game at 39. After hauling in a rebound on the other end, Lake City called time out to set up one final play. Eric Gosse provided the dagger as he canned a trey from the corner with a mere :03.2 seconds remaining in the contest. A half court heave was well wide by PI as time ran out. Lake City evens their conference record at 2-2 on the season, as well as improving to 4-5 overall. Ted Stam led the Tigers with 11 points. Eric Gosse netted 10 points. Nolan Krause provided a solid overall game notching 9 points and 8 rebounds. Lake City held a 26-21 edge on the glass over Pine Island, which was key in the victory. The Tigers return to action on Thursday, January 8 as they tangle with Concordia Academy of St. Paul at home. The following night, Lake City will play host to Winona Cotter on their home floor.

December 30, 2003

Lake City 6 4 5 23 38 Rochester Lourdes 11 7 14 10 42

The Lake City Tigers found themselves asking “what if?” after dropping a 42-38 decision to foe Rochester Lourdes Tuesday, December 30, 2003. The Tigers once again were sluggish to start the game and consequently dug themselves a 10-6 deficit after one period of play. Lake City failed to muster any potent offensive attack in the first half. The Tigers had numerous turnovers in the first half of play. Lourdes was able to knock down some shots from beyond the arc in the 2nd quarter, as well as some from the free throw line, stretching their lead to 18-10. Lourdes kept up the defensive pressure in the 3rd quarter, which frustrated the Tiger squad. Lake City netted a mere 5 points compared to the 14 Lourdes chalked up. Things were looking gloomy when the scoreboard showed Lourdes with a 32-15 advantage after three quarters. Lourdes hit a three pointer to stretch the lead to 20 points with a little over 7 minutes to play. The Tigers were down, but not out. Lake City rose to a new energy level to swing momentum back in its favor. Finally connecting on some of their field goal attempts, the Tigers went on a 17-0 tear to close the gap to 35-32. After a technical foul was called on Lourdes with 1:50 to play, Lake City received three free throw attempts. The Tigers converted only one of three attempts and failed to capitalize on the extra possession, as this turned out to be the turning point in the game. Lake City closed the gap to 39-38 after a Ted Stam trey with a little over one minute to play. Lourdes netted a lay up to push the lead back to three points. With time running out a Tiger three pointer from the corner caught nothing but air as Lourdes grabbed the ball and sealed the win. Ted Stam, who tossed in 13 points, led Lake City offensively. Nolan Krause turned in another solid performance, tallying 10 points and adding 7 rebounds. The Tigers dished out 13 assists as a team, led by Alex Borgschatz’s 5. Lake City falls to 3-5 on the year with the loss. The Tigers will look to build on the momentum gained in the 4th quarter as they head into 2004. A full slate of games is on for the first week of January, as Lake City opens a three game home stand against Pine Island on Tuesday, January 6, 2004. Concordia Academy will visit Lake City on Thursday the 8th, followed by a clash with Winona Cotter for the Skipper’s Cup on the 9th. All three games will be played in Lake City.

December 29, 2003

Lake City 8 4 6 6 24 Rushford-Peterson 16 6 8 5 35

The Lake City Tigers clashed with a physical Rushford-Peterson team on Monday, December 29, 2003. The Trojans muscled their way to a 35-24 victory over Lake City in the semifinals of the Warrior Club Holiday Tournament. R-P rode hot shooting to begin the game, connecting three times from long distance. The Trojans used this to build a 16-8 lead over Lake City after one period of play. The R-P defense reeked havoc on Lake City, forcing the Tigers into 9 first half turnovers. Lake City had opportunities to cut into the R-P lead, but could not convert. The Tigers trailed at the half, 22-12. Two quick baskets by Lake City cut the lead to 6 points to open the third quarter, but R-P answered with an 8-0 run to push the lead back into double digits. The Trojans held a comfortable 30-18 lead heading into the final frame. Lake City wasn’t going to go down without a fight. The Tigers cut the lead to 8 with a little over four minutes to go. After a steal by the Tigers, typical of how the game went, Lake City turned the ball over. After three consecutive turnovers by the Tigers, R-P put the game away at the free throw line, winning 35-24. The Tigers struggled offensively all game, shooting only 29.7% from the field. Sterling Malcomson lead the Tigers with 8 points. Nolan Krause chipped in with 6 points. Lake City pulled down 28 rebounds, lead by Nolan Krause’s 8. Lake City slipped to 3-4 overall on the year with the loss. The Tigers will be back in action tomorrow, Tuesday, December 30. Lake City will play conference rival Rochester Lourdes in the consolation round of the Warrior Club Tournament. Game time is set for 3:30 in Talbot Gym on the Winona State University campus.

December 20, 2003

Lake City 11 11 9 8 39 Minnehaha Academy 15 11 22 17 65

The Lake City Tigers found themselves out of their element as they dropped a pivotal non-conference showdown with Minnehaha Academy 65-39 Saturday, December 20, 2003. Lake City seemed as though they were in shock to begin the game, as Minnehaha used a quick start to grab an early 15-2 lead. The Tigers fought back with a 9-0 run to end the quarter. Sterling Malcomson capped off the quarter with three free throws after being fouled on a half court attempt. Lake City settled down in the second quarter and played the way they are capable of. The Tigers defense stiffened and created turnovers. After both teams posted 11 points in the second quarter, Minnehaha held a slim 26-22 lead at the break. A lay up by Sterling Malcomson brought Lake City within two points early in the third quarter. However this was the closest the Tigers would come the rest of the game as the Minnehaha offense went on an 18-0 scoring tear. The Tigers repeatedly committed turnovers during that span, leading to easy baskets for the Redhawks. Lake City faced a 48-31 deficit heading into the final frame. Things didn’t get much better in the fourth quarter as the Redhawks tossed in three consecutive treys, expanding the lead to 26 points. The final score was in Minnehaha Academy’s favor, 65-39. Minnehaha used its defense to force Lake City into a season high 25 turnovers. Lake City will use this game as a learning experience, as they were exposed to a different style of play exhibited in today’s game. Statistically Eric Gosse led the Lake City output. He played a solid overall game, netting 14 points, grabbing 7 rebounds and dishing out 4 assists. Sterling Malcomson and Cody Blair tallied 9 points each for the Tigers. Lake City will now receive a much-needed break to regroup. They will next take to the court in the Winona State Warrior Club Tournament. Lake City will clash with perennial power Rushford-Peterson on Monday, December 29 at 6:45 p.m.

December 19, 2003

Lake City 7 20 10 9 46 Triton 9 10 7 8 34

The Lake City Tigers notched their first conference victory Friday night as they charmed the Triton Cobras 46-34 Friday, December 19, 2003. Once again the Tigers struggled offensively to begin the game. After a Ted Stam three pointer on the first possession of the game, the Tigers were only able to muster four more points the rest of the quarter. Triton held a 9-7 advantage after the first period of play. The lead flopped sides throughout the second quarter. However the Tigers offense ignited in the final minutes as they went on a 9-0 run to end the quarter. This gave Lake City a 27-19 edge heading into the locker room. The Tigers scored the first five points of the second half as the lead swelled to 13 points. Triton answered with a 7-0 run to pull within six points of the lead. This was the closest they would get for the rest of the game. The Tigers were game and fought back with a 5-0 run to grasp a 37-26 advantage heading into the final period of play. The Tigers maintained a comfortable lead throughout the fourth quarter.. Statistically the Tigers were lead by seniors Ted Stam and Sterling Malcomson as they tallied 12 points apiece. Eric Gosse netted 11. Lake City held a 27-14 edge on the glass, lead by Nolan Krause as he yanked down 6 rebounds. The Tigers will have minimal time to heal their wounds, as they will be back in action tomorrow, Saturday, December 20. Lake City will tangle with Minnehaha Academy as the two teams jockey for position in the Section 4AA race heading into the Christmas break.

December 16, 2003

Lake City 11 15 11 21 58 Cannon Falls 13 18 17 18 66

The Lake City Tigers traveled to Cannon Falls Tuesday December 16 for a prominent HVL match up. After mounting a series of comebacks, it was too little too late as the Tigers bowed out 66-58. C-F came out shooting at a torrid clip from the field and used three first quarter three pointers to gain a 13-11 advantage after one period of play. The Bombers took advantage defensive breakdowns to build a 25-16 lead midway through the second quarter. Then, Lake City appeared to find a second wind, going on a 10-2 run to pull within one at 27-26. A late defensive lapse allowed C-F to tally 5 straight points before the intermission. The Tigers were extremely fortunate to be down by only five points based on their level of play in the first half. After allowing C-F to score the first two points of the third quarter, Lake City again closed the gap to one point thanks to consecutive three pointers by Sterling Malcomson. C-F then answered with two three pointers of their own, and soon stretched the lead back into double digits. Lake City trailed 48-37 entering the final period of play. Needing to make up the difference, the Tigers switched to a heavy pressure defense hoping to cause Bomber turnovers. Cannon Falls was able to maintain their lead thanks to some critical jump shots. Lake City showed determination to pull within 63-58 with only 39.5 seconds remaining. The Bombers then sealed the game hitting 3 out of 4 free throws. While the Tigers struggled from the field at times, while the Bombers hit an amazing 74% of their three point attempts. Once again the Tigers were lead by Ted Stam in the scoring department as he tallied 21 points. Stam also added 5 steals on defense. Sterling Malcomson scored 12 points and Nolan Krause added 10 to the total for Lake City. Lake City drops to 2-2 overall and 0-2 in conference play. The Tigers will next be in action Friday, December 19 as they host Triton for parent's night.

December 13, 2003

Lake City 20 13 20 16 69 Wabasha-Kellogg 8 8 18 11 45

The Lake City Tigers hosted Wabasha-Kellogg on Dec. 13th in their home opener. Lake City posted a comfortable 69-45 non-conference win. Perhaps showing fatigue from a three-overtime game the previous night, the Tigers allowed Wabasha-Kellogg to jump out to an early 7-2 advantage. The Lake City offense then ignited, finishing the first quarter on an 18-1 run. This allowed the Tigers to grasp a 20-8 advantage after the first period of play. The second quarter was dominated by fouls, as many of the 45 that were called in the game occurred during the frame. Lake City capitalized on their free throw shooting to stretch the lead to 33-16 at halftime. The offensive onslaught by Lake City continued into the second half. The Tigers built a 20 plus point lead and never looked back. A final margin of 69-45 went in favor of Lake City. The Tigers applied great defensive pressure throughout the game, causing W-K to commit 16 turnovers. Lake City shared the ball extremely well dishing out 17 assists as a team, lead by point guard Eric Gosse’s 5. For the second consecutive game Ted Stam lead Lake City in the scoring department, netting 20 points. Nolan Krause gave the Tigers another solid game in the post, scoring 16 points. Krause also pulled down 7 rebounds, leading Lake City to a decisive 37-23 advantage on the boards. Lake City improves to 2-1 overall on the season. The Tigers resume HVL conference play on Tuesday, December 16th as they travel to Cannon Falls to take on the Bombers.

December 12, 2003

Lake City 56 Kenyon-Wanamingo 58 (3 OT)

The Lake City Tigers opened conference play on Dec. 12th in most dramatic fashion. It was a game of missed opportunities as the teams battled through 3 overtimes until Kenyon-Wanamingo emerged the victor with a score of 58-56. K-W came out shooting hot from the field, while the Tigers sputtered offensively in the first half. A 13-8 first quarter lead for K-W soon swelled to a 26-13 lead at half time. The ten-minute intermission seemed to refresh the Tigers as they came out of the locker room determined to open the 2nd half. The Tigers strung together a 13-2 run, in the third quarter as they cut the deficit to 28-26. The lead flopped sides throughout the 4th quarter, and with just 40 seconds remaining, K-W tied the game with a three pointer, sending the game into overtime. K-W hit two key three-point shots in the 3rd overtime. A Ted Stam three pointer rattled in and out in the waning seconds, and Kenyon then sealed the win with two free throws. The Tigers were lead statistically with 3 players in double figures. Ted Stam netted 18, Nolan Krause tallied 15, and Eric Gosse scored 13. The Tigers dropped to 1-1 overall and 0-1 in conference. The next game is Sat. Dec. 13 vs. Wabasha-Kellogg at home.

December 9, 2003

Lake City 30 Lewiston-Altura 29

The Lake City Boys Basketball team opened up the season with a big 30-29 win over the Lewiston-Altura Cardinals. The Tigers player a very strong first half of defense and opened up a 9 point half-time lead. The Tigers could only manage 2 points in the 3rd quarter and L-A led by 2 points after the 3rd quarter. The lead went back and forth in the fourth quarter, but the gritty Tigers held on for the Win. The boys, who are plagued with injury and illness were dealt another blow, when Jr. Quinn Sweeney broke his wrist late in the game. The Tigers next game is Friday at Kenyon-Wanaming and Saturday, Home, vs. Wabasha-Kellogg.