Splash of the Week: Poynette boys basketball
Poynette boys basketball knocked off undefeated and No. 1 Lodi on Thursday night. The Pumas are this week’s PlayintheDells.com Splash of the Week.
In Poynette’s first contest against Lodi they lost 63-44 on January 21. The second time around the Pumas defeated the Blue Devils 53-51 on putback by Scott Lenius at the buzzer.
Lodi entered the game undefeated (17-0) and ranked No. 1 in the WisSports.net Coaches Poll.
Ethan Lurquin had a team-high 22 points for Poynette in their upset win.
No other players reached double figures for the Pumas, but five others scored: Bradley Smith (8 points), Riley Lytle (7 points), Lenius (6 points), Tanner Bruchs (6 points), and Ben Lattimer (4 points).
Poynette also earned wins over New Glarus (76-33) on Monday and Lake Mills (52-49) on Saturday.
Bruchs led the Pumas with 25 points in their win over New Glarus. Lurquin added 15 in the victory.
In their win against Lake Mills, Lurquin had a game-high 16 points and Bruchs and Lattimer each added 12 points in the win.
Poynette is now 16-4 overall and tied for first in the Capitol North with a 8-1 record. The Pumas have games against Lakeside Lutheran and Wisconsin Heights this week before starting WIAA Regional play next Tuesday at home against Wautoma.
The Splash of the Week is sponsored by PlayInTheDells.com. It highlights the player, coach or team that has "made a splash" in the world of high school sports. This could mean coming out of nowhere to do something great, going above and beyond the call of duty, etc. If you have a nominee for Splash of the Week please send it to info@wissports.net.
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