The Sevastopol Pioneers could not dig out a 24-point first-half hole as they lost to NEW Lutheran 68-45 at home Thursday.
 

The Pioneers found themselves down 38-14 at the break, but they outscored the visiting Blazers 31-30 in the second half. Norman Luedtke and Chase Haberli each scored nine points while Frankie de Young chipped in seven points in the loss for the Pioneers. The Blazers had three players reach double figures, led by Griffen Steffel's 15 points.

The Pioneers will now head to Sturgeon Bay for a Friday night showdown against the Clippers, which are trying to extend their Packerland Conference winning streak to three games. Last Saturday, the Clippers led by just a pair at the break, but they outscored Peshtigo 42-23 in the second half to take the drama out of the game. Calvin Richard (25 pts) and Jackson Starr (21 pts) each cracked 20 points, while Garrett Ulberg and Gannon Evers each tallied a dozen points in the Clippers win.

Jacob Nate and Reece Robillard will have the call on U-102.1 beginning at 7:15 p.m. followed by the tipoff at 7:30 p.m.