It was a barnburner last Tuesday night as the DVSS Junior High Boys took on the Prairie Christian Academy Sabres for the Golden Hills League championship.
The team had split this season during league play, and both teams came prepared to face off at DVSS.
The game was back and forth from the beginning. The Sabres led by five points after the first quarter, but the Dynos were able to go in to the half leading 33-29.
PCA had a strong third quarter and were up 43-37 going into the last period.
The Dynos chipped away and held off the Sabres with strong team defense and a three pointer by Jordie Andrew put the Dynos on top 44-43. PCA went up but Sam Brown responded with another three going up 47-45. PCA tied again with 1:34 remaining and an untimely foul with 26 seconds left allowed the Sabres to pull ahead by one. The DYNOS came back with a 3 pointer at the buzzer but it fell short.
Brown led the way with 16 points, Adam Shymanski, Jordie Andrew and Tracker Robinson each had 9 points.
“I heard this was the first time in at least 15 years we have hosted the league championship, so it is awesome,” said coach Al Molzan.
This ends the season for the Dynos. Coach Al Molzan said the team was hampered by an injury as a sprained ankle kept Matt Thomas out of the game.
Nonetheless the team had a strong season, finishing league play in first place and a strong showing at zones. They also claimed the consolation trophy at their home tourney.
Molzan says the future looks strong for the Junior High team as he is only losing four players who are going up to the senior high level.
“We have a pretty good nucleus of Grade eights to work with,” said Molzan.
