Boys’ Varsity Basketball
Mustangs Trample Briar Woods

By: Kris McMahon (December 8, 2005)

In their first regular season game, the Mustangs defeated the Falcons of the new Briar Woods High School, 62-35 last Friday, December 2. The boys out-hustled and out-played the Falcons on their home court, leading to the embarrassing 62-point blow-out.

Both Travis Greene and Mike Schwengel added to the Mustangs’ victory with 11 points each. Schwengel, “The Professor,” led the team’s attack with 10 assists. Valdis, “Vladi,” and Greene dominated the baskets with a combined 21 rebounds. Valdis caused an uproar in the gym when he cut back door and dunked for two of his four points.

Ben Zorn was a “beast” in the paint, racking up nine points and four assists. Jack Settje “Bird” had 8 points including two threes. Paul Mene also assisted in the victory by driving the lane and putting seven points on the board along with five rebounds.

The Mustangs shot only 17 of 35 from the free throw line. This is one concern of coach Broderick’s, he feels that later in the season games will be closer and victories will depend on the points from the foul line.

The Mustangs play again on Friday, December 9 against Word of Life, at 7:30.