In a way, Rushford-Peterson (1-seed, 19-7) gave Houston (16-seed, 11-16) some help. In another Round of 16 1A contest, the Trojans played minus their top scorer and tallest player (6’5” Ben Ansell). The senior’s absence (concussion) had little effect on the outcome. A 1A play-off in Rochester just wouldn’t be the same if team green didn’t show up. Tom Vix’s boys will be there. The Trojans ran up a 45-18 halftime lead and prevailed 74-35. Jacob Paulson led the way (20 pts, 10-13 FGs, 4 stls). Landon Skalet (11 pts, 3-4 threes, 7 assists), Kobe Lind (11 pts, 3-6 threes, 4 stls), and Vinnie Mason (10 pts, 5-6 FGs) each hit double figures. Dawson Dahl had 4 (pts), 5 (rebs), 6 (assists), and 6 (stls). Eleven of 13 Trojans to play scored. Starter Payton Hahn returned after missing six games. Houston junior James Hongerholt (23 pts) did a majority of his team’s damage. Houston’s season ends at 11-17. The Trojans rack up their eighth straight 20-win season (20-7). They move on to face 9-seed BP (13-11).
20 Wins, On to Rochester
