FLORENCE, Wis. — Senior guard Dominic DeMuri scored 13 of his game-high 20 points in the first half, helping lead host Florence boys basketball team to a 51-41 win over Northern Lakes Conference rival Crandon on Tuesday night.

“Dominic DeMuri had a solid game tonight on both ends of the floor,” said Florence varsity head coach Brian Bomberg.

And, the Bobcats (10-1 overall, 5-0 conference) would need DeMuri’s early scoring outburst, as the visiting Cardinals (2-7 overall, 1-4 conference) cut into Florence’s 30-16 halftime lead by outscoring the home team 25-21 in the second half.

“I thought Crandon came in ready to roll,” Bomberg said. “We got up a few times early, and just did not settle in.

“Friday night we have another home game (versus Gresham Community) and I hope we play with a bit more fire in our bellies,” the coach added.

Logan Schuls joined DeMuri in double digits with 12 points, with William Kelley chipping in with eight points and Dustin Williams adding six points for the Bobcats. Seth Axley and Evan Johnson rounded out the team’s scoring with three and two points, respectively.

BADGERS 48, EAGLES 46

SURING, Wis. — Niagara exploded for 31 points in the second half, as the visiting Badgers rallied to down the Suring Eagles 48-46 in a Marinette & Oconto Conference clash Tuesday night.

The visiting Badgers (5-7 overall, 3-4 conference) trailed Suring (4-7 overall, 2-4 conference) at halftime 21-17.

“We pressed and created many scoring opportunities for ourselves,” said Niagara coach Terry Youren. “Never quit. Very proud of my players.”

Aiden Colenso led a trio of Badgers in double figures with 14 points. Tommy Martin added 12 points and Blake Holmes had 11 points in the win.

Other contributors for Niagara included Nicholas Krueger with six points, Edward Swanson with four points and Logan Weber with one point.