LHS boys win close game

The Luverne boys’ basketball team took on Redwood Valley at home Monday, Dec. 19.
Both Cardinal teams played solid games, keeping the game close to the end. Luverne held off a last-second attempt by Redwood Valley to win 77-75.
“It was fun to get a win against a good Redwood team,” head coach John Sichmeller said.
The win completed a double header win for the Luverne boys’ and girls’ teams.
Sichmeller said senior Gannon Ahrendt had a good second half offensively, where he scored 25 of his 31 total points.
To his efforts Arhendt added five rebounds, six steals and one blocked shot.
“Sophomore Carter Sehr made some big shots and we had a lot of other guys chip in some big baskets,” Sichmeller said.
Sehr ended the night with 23 points and eight rebounds.
Senior Tyson Cowell contributed 11 points, one rebound and one blocked shot.
Junior Gavin DeBeer made eight points, nine rebounds and one steal.
“We could have put the game away a little bit easier if we would have made some more free throws down the stretch,” Sichmeller said.
 “But overall, I was happy with how we played and how hard the kids worked.”
The win brings Luverne’s season record to 3-1.
The Cardinals were scheduled to play Jackson County Central Tuesday, Dec. 20, in Luverne to make up a postponed game from Dec. 13.