Tonight, the Durand Railroaders, donned in their school colors of blue and white, secured their fourth victory, advancing to a 4-2 overall record and an impressive 3-1 standing in the MMAC. The initial half of the game saw a closely contested battle, with Durand maintaining a slender 2-point lead at 13-11. As the second quarter unfolded, we managed to create a bit of breathing space, heading into halftime with a score of 26-19.

Emerging from the halftime break, the Railroaders intensified their defensive efforts, limiting the opposing Hornets to a mere 4 points in the third quarter and pushing the score to 41-23. As the final buzzer sounded, the Railroaders secured a well-deserved victory with a final score of 51-34.

Markell Tate showcased an outstanding performance, leading all Railroaders with 15 points, 2 assists, 1 block, 3 rebounds, and 4 steals. Following closely was Levi Smith, contributing 9 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 steals. Kwin Knapp made a significant impact in the second half, scoring 8 points, along with 2 assists, 2 rebounds, and 2 steals. Darius Aldrich added 4 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 steal, while Brayden Joslin notched 4 points, 3 assists, 4 rebounds, and 1 steal. Chuckie Kregger made his presence felt with 4 points and 3 blocks, and Logan Schubart contributed 2 points and 2 rebounds. Carter Boisclair added 3 points and 2 rebounds, Jakob Nebo finished with 4 points, 1 assist, and 1 rebound, and Braydon Kelley chipped in with 1 assist and 2 rebounds. Black Blackburn grabbed 3 rebounds and 1 steal.

The Railroaders demonstrated exceptional teamwork, showcasing improvement with each passing night. Congratulations on a stellar performance!

1. Markell Tate:

   • Points: 15
   • Assists: 2
   • Blocks: 1
   • Rebounds: 3
   • Steals: 4

2. Levi Smith:

   • Points: 9
   • Rebounds: 8
   • Steals: 2

3. Kwin Knapp:

   • Points: 8
   • Assists: 2
   • Rebounds: 2
   • Steals: 2

4. Darius Aldrich:

   • Points: 4
   • Rebounds: 4
   • Steals: 1

5. Brayden Joslin:

   • Points: 4
   • Assists: 3
   • Rebounds: 4
   • Steals: 1

6. Chuckie Kregger:

   • Points: 4
   • Blocks: 3

7. Logan Schubart:

   • Points: 2
   • Rebounds: 2

8. Carter Boisclair:

   • Points: 3
   • Rebounds: 2

9. Jakob Nebo:

   • Points: 4
   • Assists: 1
   • Rebounds: 1

10. Braydon Kelley:

    • Assists: 1
    • Rebounds: 2

11. Black Blackburn:

    • Rebounds: 3
    • Steals: 1