Cowboys defeat Algona 61-58

The Clarion-Goldfield-Dows boys varsity basketball team claimed another victim last Tuesday in a 61-58 home win over Algona. The Cowboys were up 31-20 at the break.

No less than four players reached double digits in the scoring column, with Sam Urness and Will Weidemann leading the way at 16 points each. Urness was helped by a blistering 8 of 10 at the line, while Weidemann enjoyed a 7 of 9 night from the field. Complimenting them were Ryan Darland and Rhett Darland at 12 points each. Ryan sank four treys and Rhett two in reaching those totals. Marco Duran scored three points and Zack Leist two points to round it out. Leist was a monster on the boards in grabbing 15 rebounds, while Weidemann posted a double-double by reaching the 13 rebound mark. Urness and Rhett both had four each, with Derek Conlon getting three, Ryan two and Chase Harker one.

Urness dished up six assists, with Weidemann passing for three and Ryan two. Urness and Weidemann had three steals each, with Ryan making two and both Rhett and Conlon one apiece.

For words from Coach Lantzky, see the December 30 edition of the Monitor.