In the sectional final for the fifth straight year, the Macks (18-9, 9-5 Western Cloverbelt Conference) fell behind the Cardinals (16-10, 7-5 Lakeland West Conference) after an early long range barrage. The teams traded runs in the period, and McDonell went into the locker room down five.
After the break, the Macks sparked an 8-0 run to take a lead they would not relinquish, stretching their advantage out to 14 at times and advancing to Madison for the fourth consecutive season.
After the break, the Macks sparked an 8-0 run to take a lead they would not relinquish, stretching their advantage out to 14 at times and advancing to Madison for the fourth consecutive season.
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Senior guard Cory Hoglund led the way with 19 points, while junior center Eion Kressin was nearly unstoppable in the second half, scoring 15 in the game. Sharpshooting junior guard J.D. Bohaty notched 13 while senior guard Jaebin Bourget scored 12 points and was once again a defensive force with his quick hands and hustle.
