Area Boys Basketball: Rails' late 3 downs Rangers

Crosby-Ironton's Jack Kovatovich shoots the ball against Proctor on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Crosby.

By Dispatch staff report

December 26, 2024 at 9:42 PM

CROSBY — Crosby-Ironton's Jack Kovatovich finished with 23 points, but a 3-pointer by Proctor’s Tyler Berglund as the buzzer rang handed the Rails a 58-57 victory over the Rangers during the first round of the Ranger Holiday Tournament Thursday, Dec. 26.

C-I’s Ethan Millsop added 10 points and seven rebounds Jacob English tallied seven points followed by Eldon McLean and Kyle Spencer with five.

Crosby-Ironton's Ethan Millsop pushes to the basket against Proctor on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Crosby.

Proctor improved to 5-3 and 3-1 against Section 7-2A opponents as Dallas Loftis led the Rails with 17 points. Kooper King contributed 14 points.

The Rangers will face Deer River, which defeated Fond du Lac Ojibwe 81-47 in the other game, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27.

Crosby-Ironton's Eldon McLean goes up for a basket against Proctor on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Crosby.

Proctor and the Fond du Lac will square off at 6 p.m.

Proctor 28 35 -- 58

Crosby-Ironton 22 35 -- 57

PROCTOR

Wyatt Nelson 10, Dallas Loftis 17, Tyler Berglund 9, John Cordero 2, Kam Leonzal 3, Kooper King 14, Anthony Busam 3. FG 24-54 (44%), FT 2-4 (50%). 3-point 8-18 (44%).

CROSBY-IRONTON

Jack Kovatovich 23, Keyon Wesner 3, Eldon McLean 5, Kyle Spencer 5, Caleb Hautala 4, Ethan Millsop 10, Jacob English 7. FG 22-45 (49%), FT 5-8 (62%). 3-point 8-16 (50%). Overall: 1-5. Next: hosts Deer River in second round of Ranger Holiday Classic 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27.

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