The Patriots continue their winning ways this season over the Faulkton Trojans on Friday night, Jan 6th, by defeating their opponents 71-37 in Tulare. H-T definitely had their hands full in the 1st half with the Trojans as the game was close going into halftime 30-22. But the Patriots used a 41-15 run to end the game in their favor.
Once again, a balanced attack on offense and collecting 23 offensive rebounds contributed to the Patriots success. TJ Salmen led the Patriots with a double double, 16 points, 11 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks, and 1 assist. Carter Binger nearly had a triple double with 13 points, 9 rebounds, 8 steals, and 4 assists. With the 8 steals in the game, Carter broke my old record of 6 steals back in 2003. Congrats!
Next up in points was Jackson Maynard with 11, 5 rebounds, and 1 block. Cole Schroeder added 10 points, shooting 5 for 6 from the field, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal. Riley Fliehe contributed 6 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 assist. Mason Bottum finished with 5 points, 6 rebounds, and 1 assist while Erik Salmen also had 5 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 steal.
The Patriots are now 3-0 on the season and play their next game on Tuesday, Jan 10th, in Warner, a Region 1B opponent.