Bluejackets Defeat Conference Foe North Branch

Cambridge-Isanti traveled to North Branch on Thursday.

Both teams came into the game with their records not quite where they wanted them to be. But nothing like a conference rivalry to get back on track.

The Bluejackets struck first and managed to get out to nearly a early double digit lead. But the Vikings were quick to go on a run of their own and even captured the lead. Suddenly the momentum had shifted hands and the Vikings were hoping to use that to potentially build a lead of their own. After a bit of a stalemate where both teams struggled to score it looked like it may turn into a defensive battle. But as the half wore on the Bluejackets were able to breakthrough, and they would pour on the points. Their offense was firing on all cylinders and it didn't seem there was any stopping them. The Vikings made a couple stops at the end of the 1st half and matched the offensive output but still trailed at half 51-27.

Both teams started the 2nd half struggling to hang onto the ball, which resulted in turnovers, but neither side could capitalize. But a timeout was called which seemed to settle both teams. After the timeout C-I found that rhythm they had in the 1st half and their offense once again was off and running. The Vikings focused on their gameplan and continued to be patient and get the ball inside to the post where most of their post came from. Unfortunately for North Branch, the Jackets lead was too much to overcome despite their offense finding some success. C-I came away with the win 88-55.

Scoring

North Branch:

Jacob Knoespel 21

Andrew Karnes 12

Sawvkoob Yang and Ethan Thorsen 9

Trystyn Johnson 2

Dhaylen Bachrodt and Blake Onasch 1

C-I:

Peyton Coplan 22

Jack Roberts 21

Trey Gustafson 13

Jameson Epple 12

Lane Nelson 10

Tate Lines 4

Cruz Disson and Austin Donay 3