Appleton North boys basketball falls short at Kimberly

AppletonSportsPage.com

KIMBERLY – The Appleton North boys basketball team had its four-game winning streak snapped with an 81-70 loss to Kimberly on Friday at Kimberly High School.

Landen Van Offeren finished with 31 points and 18 rebounds to lead the Papermakers (9-9, 7-7 Fox Valley Association).

Kimberly pulled out to a 37-22 by halftime and were able to hold off North in the second half despite the Lightning putting up 48 points.

Grant Hardy led Appleton North (13-5, 10-4 FVA) with 23 points and Will Sweeney added 17 points in the loss.

Appleton North will host Fond du Lac, the FVA co-leader, on Tuesday.

Papermakers 81, Lightning 70
Appleton North   22   48   –   70
Kimberly   37   44   –   81
APPLETON NORTH (70): Will Sweeney 17, Matt Rosplochowski 2, Sam Kuehl 5, Nathan Ramus 15, Grant Hardy 23, Abraham Tomori 5, Ben Zdzieblowski 3, Michael Guido 0. Record: 13-5, 10-4 Fox Valley Association.
KIMBERLY (81): Aaron Cullen 11, Michael Wildes 10, Ayden Lom 4, Landen Van Offeren 31, Kegan Pleau 4, Alex Krause 10, Ben Grabner 11. Record: 9-9, 7-7 Fox Valley Association.