WABENO, Wis. — Florence led 34-26 at halftime but a strong second half propelled Laona-Wabeno to a 64-59 win in boys basketball action Monday.

“For the majority of the game we led, but just could not capitalize in the home stretch,” said Florence coach Bryan Bomberg. “I was really proud of how gritty and tough everyone played. Laona-Wabeno is a solid team.”

Four Bobcats scored in double figures — Patrick Milan, 16; Dominic DeMuri, 15; William Kelley, 14; and Evan Johnson, 12. Dustin Williams rounded out the scoring with two points.

Milan also collected 11 rebounds while DeMuri had 10.

The Rebels, who improved to 5-1, were led by Connor Taylor’s 34 points. Reed Christianson added 15.

Florence (2-3) was traveling to Crandon, Wis., for a 10 a.m. start today.

“Some correctable errors we can go back and fix,” Bomberg said. “As I told my guys in the locker room after the game, we belong. We are growing up in games.”

Florence 34 25 — 59

L-W 26 38 — 64

GIRLS 

BASKETBALL:

Lena 47

Goodman-Pemb. 20

LENA, Wis. – Lena defeated Goodman-Pembine 47-20 to open a four-team girls basketball holiday tournament on Monday.

“We continue to improve as a team,” said Patriots coach Brian Waitrovich. “What hurt us the most was rebounding, and Lena played more aggressively on both offense and defense.”

Goodman-Pembine was led in scoring by three freshmen — Collette Gilbert, eight points; Cate Gilbert, seven; and Rebekah Strietzel, five.

The Wildcats (3-5) were led by Chaela Rabas with 14 points and Kennedy Marquardt, 11.

Goodman-Pembine (1-3) will play Florence in the tournament consolation game at 2 p.m. today in Lena.

G-P 5 15 — 20

Lena 31 16 — 47

Stockbridge 50,

Florence 30

LENA, Wis. – Stockbridge advanced to the finals of the Lena tournament with a double-digit win over understaffed Florence.

The Ladycats suited just seven players, due to holiday conflicts.

“We got hurt on the offensive boards,” said Florence coach Brad Perry. “They had a lot of second-chance points.”

Florence (2-5) was led by Isabella Millan with 10 points, followed by Lacey Enders, nine; Victoria Peterson, six; and Keira Sullivan, five. Enders was the leading rebounder with 10.

Stockbridge improved to 5-1.

Florence 16 14 — 30

Stockbridge 31 19 — 50