Garden sweeps Banner in season opener

Banner County opened its boys basketball season last Friday with a 44-40 loss at Garden County.

The Wildcats held a 26-24 halftime lead after outscoring the Eagles 18-4 in the second quarter.

Tyson Dahlgrin had a double-double to lead the Wildcats with 13 points and 10 rebounds. Michael McKown added 13 points and four steals.

Score by quarter

Banner 8 18 9 5 - 40

Garden 10 4 15 15 - 44

Points

Tyson Dahlgrin 13, Michael McKown 13, Dalton Jordan 4, Cresencio Castillo 3, Bryce Olsen 3, Kadan Huber 2, Hesten Soule 2.

Rebounds

Tyson Dahlgrin 10, Bryce Olsen 3, Kadan Huber 2, Michael McKown 1, He...