MAUSTON — The Westby High School boys basketball team didn’t get the perimeter shooting it wanted while opening the season against Mauston on Tuesday.
The Norsemen made just 3 of 28 attempts from the 3-point line and couldn’t come back from a nine-point halftime deficit in a 69-58 nonconference loss to the Golden Eagles.
Sophomore Griffin Nelson scored a team-high 19 points, and senior Devin Nedland added 13 points and 13 rebounds for Westby.
Whitehall 74, Eleva-Strum 55
WHITEHALL — Caydan Johnston scored 13 of his team-high 23 points in the second half for the Norse, who led 33-22 at the half.
The Cardinals were paced by four 3-pointers and 20 points by Noah Martinson and three 3s and 11 points from Bo Windjue.
La Farge 44, Brookwood 34
ONTARIO — William Wilts made 10 of 13 free throws and scored 13 of his game-high 14 points in the second half for the Wildcats. Teammate Theo Parr made a 3-pointer and backed him up with 10 points.
The Falcons were led by sophomore Brennen Mack’s 12 points.
Royall 72, Ithaca 38
ELROY — Senior Carter Uppena made four 3-pointers and scored 18 of his game-high 30 points in the first half for the Panthers.
Trey Wides added 15 points and Ben Crneckiy 11 for Royall, which had a 38-22 lead after one half.
OTHER AREA SCORES
Sparta 95, Arcadia 54
Viroqua 61, Richland Center 44
C-FC 82, Pepin/Alma 57
Osseo-Fairchild 72, Melrose-Mindoro 59
Weston 64, Wonewoc-Center 39
Kickapoo 80, Cashton 30
