Carlton Boys Win Home Opener, Even Record At 1-1

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Dec 7, 2012

Dwight Cadwell-NSO

The Carlton Bulldogs evened their record at 1-1 Friday night as the Bulldogs knocked off the Two Harbors Agates in a Polar League conference battle 59-39 at Carlton High School Friday night.

The Bulldogs took control in the first half as they built up a half time lead of 28-19. The Bulldogs who were looking to even their record after dropping their season opener to Wrenshall on Monday night continued to play well in the second half as the Bulldogs built up their biggest lead of the game at 51-28.

“I think we got stronger as the game went on,” Carlton Head Coach Adam Bailey explained following the game. “The one thing we did tonight was take care of the basketball; we had very few turnovers as a result which certainly helps.”

The Agates, who opened the season with a three point win on Tuesday over the Proctor Rails, could not match up with the Bulldogs long range shooting or tough inside game Friday night as the Bulldogs connected on five long range bombs in the Carlton victory.

Carlton was led by Erik Adams, who finished with 28 points on the night. Lane Empson added 18 points for the Bulldogs, Spencer Walton finished with 6, Dominic Bennett added 4, while Mark Lehet scored 2 points and it was Zach Veno who finished with 1 point on the night.

The Two Harbors Agates were led by Steve Frikken and Charlie Pavlisich who each added 9 points for Two Harbors. Ty Lodin added 6, it was Kyler Kinn with 5, John Peer scored 4 points, while Tommy Sworoski added 3, Eric Hebl 2, and Derek Blair scored 1 point.

Carlton moves to 1-1 on the season and they are in action again on Saturday afternoon when they host Metro Tech Career Academy at Carlton High School, the Bulldogs host South Ridge on Tuesday night.

The Agates fall to 1-1 overall this season and they host Ely this afternoon and they will also host Cook County next Tuesday night in a Polar League matchup.

Dwight Cadwell can be reached at dwight@northlandsportsonline.com