Boys Basketball: Warriors fall despite Rushin’s big game

By Brainerd Dispatch, Conrad Engstrom

January 17, 2021 03:14 PM

ALEXANDRIA — Griffin Rushin led the Brainerd Warriors with 26 points in a 68-58 loss to the Alexandria Cardinals in Central Lake Conference play Saturday, Jan. 16.

Rushin drained 8-of-12 two-pointers and sank 2-of-4 from beyond the arc. He converted 4-of-5 free throws.

Nick Evanson and Max Lewica each added seven points for the Warriors.

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Alexandria 35 33 -- 68

Brainerd 26 32 -- 58

ALEXANDRIA

FG 20-38 (56%), FT 23-30 (77%). 3-point 5-11 (46%).

BRAINERD

Mitchell Degen 5, Logen Roberts 5, Cooper Jacobs 6, Griffin Rushin 26, Nick Evanson 7, Max Lelwica 7. FG 22-44 (50%), FT 9-12 (75%). 3-point 5-12 (442 %). Conference: 0-2. Overall: 0-2. Next: Brainerd at St. Cloud Apollo 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19.