WINONA LAKE (Sat., Jan. 17, 2009) - Jordan Bontrager hit 7-of-8 field goals and the team shot 53 percent as the Couriers roared past Lakeland Christian 63-29.
After beating the Cougars by just 3 points on the same court January 2, the Couriers led 40-18 at the half this time and continued to build the lead throughout the game.
Bontrager paced the Couriers with 15 points and Evan Stutzman registered 13 for the night. Two reserves played some of their best basketball of their young careers. Sophomore forward Judson Yoder scored 11 points and grabbed 9 rebounds while junior guard Atlee Bender drained 2 three pointers enroute to a career-high 8 points.
Jarod Franklin scored 8 points and Chris Valentine 7 for the hosts (5-8).
The Couriers (6-1) triumphed in the JV contest 41-26.
Winners of 3 of their last 4 outings, the varsity Couriers (8-6) hope to continue the streak at home against First Baptist Tuesday. The Couriers close out the week at home vs. Community Baptist, a game rescheduled from January 13.
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