Boys Basketball: Royalton rallies past Pillager

By PATRICK SLACK
Sports Editor
patrick.slack@mcrecord.com

After trailing 24-23 at halftime, the Royals stormed out of the locker room in the second half at Pillager, Friday, netting a 61-48 victory in its final regular season contest.

Junior Luke Wentland picked up 19 points and seven rebounds to lead the winning effort for Royalton.

Junior Matt Silbernick had 11 points and six assists and sophomore Jesse Popp picked up 10 points.

Seniors Tyler Makela (8), Dan Anshus (6) and Steve Hoff (3) and Jeremy Grittner (2) and junior Justin Opatz (2) rounded out the scoring.

Royalton 61, Pillager 48

Royalton  23 38 – 61
Pillager    24 24 – 48

Royalton—Luke Wentland, 19 (7 rebounds); Matt Silbernick, 11 (6 assists); Jesse Popp, 10; Tyler Makela, 8 (8 assists); Dan Anshus, 6 (8 rebounds); Steve Hoff, 3; Jeremy Grittner, 2; Justin Opatz, 2.