Dragons show range in 48-37 win over Perkins Co. Plainsmen

In last week’s competition, Holyoke High School boys varsity basketball went 1-1. Both games were played at home. On Jan. 28, HHS beat the Perkins County Plainsmen 48-37. It was one of those games in which all the preparations seemed to click, and the Dragons played together smoothly as a team.

On Jan. 31, Yuma took an early lead, and Holyoke never had a chance to catch up. In the end, the visitors won 60-38.

Holyoke 48, Perkins Co. 37

After traveling from Grant, Nebraska, for last Tuesday’s contest, the Plainsmen proved to be no match for Holyoke’s outside shooting. In the first quarter alone, the Dragons put up three 3-pointers and had a 14-6 lead going into the second period, which ended up being a close one. Both teams posted 13 points, including one 3 each. HHS still led 27-19 at the half.

Back for the third quarter, the Dragon defense held Perkins County to just five points. Adding eight of its own, Holyoke extended the lead to 35-24. The final quarter was another close one, with each team adding 13 points to the board, but HHS came out on top 48-37.

Miles Sprague led the Dragons in both shooting and rebounding. He made 19 points, including three 3-pointers, and pulled down 12 rebounds. Ethan Johnson contributed 13 points to the team’s total. HHS shot 100% from the free throw line, as Kaison Kinnie made the one foul shot the team was allowed. Perkins County shot 46% from the line, making six of 13.

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