SHERBURNE – The Marauders immediately started off showing their opponent, the Sauquoit Valley Indians, a full-court press. But the Indians weren’t ready for the high intensity, strong pressure of the Marauders’ defense that caused many Sauquoit Valley turnovers that led to a 22-7 point first quarter.

Sherburne-Earlville received a very balanced scoring attack in the first eight minutes of play with Dawson Lagoe leading the pack with six. Hunter Lane and Ben Osborne each chipped in four in the quarter.

The second was even for both teams, scoring 12 each but it was at that point S-E’s head coach Kevin Vibbard called the dogs off, pulling back on the press and setting up in a half-court defense.

Out of the half time break, the Marauders jumped back in the full-court press to score 16. Lagoe found the rim by attacking the hoop and finishing with 10 in the quarter to finished with a team-high 16 for the contest. Lane chipped (Points)

S-E’s Gabe Irwin dished out five assists and scored seven point of his own in the contest but his play was so much more. “Irwin’s outstanding play is only apparent if you are watching the game,” said Vibbard. “What he contributes to our team is far more than what is seen in the scorebook.”