Host Cassopolis rallied form a 37-30 halftime deficit to remain undefeated in the BCS Athletic Conference Blue Division.

The Rangers outscored New Buffalo 45-28 in the second half to earn a 75-65 win in boys basketball.

Cassopolis (9-3, 6-0 Blue) trailed 18-17 after one and 37-30 at the half. The Rangers poured in 30 third quarter points to grab a 60-58 lead heading into the final frame.

Bryce Saxton scored a game-high 25 points to lead the Rangers, who also got 23 points from Deion Gatson. Alex Emerson and Marquise Curtis both finished with 10 points.

Jarek Hotwanger had 20 points to lead the Bison, who dropped to 5-5 overall and 4-2 in the Blue Division.

 

CASSOPOLIS 75, NEW BUFFALO 65

At Cassopolis

NEW BUFFALO 65

Isiah Ripley 2; Gage Rice 2; Creo Brewster 2; Riley Fournier 2; Marquis Artz 16; Jarek Hotwagner 20; Seth Margaritas 6; Travis Maddux 15. TOTALS: 24 11-15 65.

CASSOPOLIS 75

Deion Gatson 23; Bryce Saxton 25; Alex Emerson 10; Shane Los 3; Marquise Curtis 10; Xander Smith 2; Brandon Anderson 2. TOTALS: 27 19-29 75.

 

New Buffalo               18       37       58       65

Cassopolis                  17       30       60       75

3-point baskets: New Buffalo 6 (Artz 2, Margaritas 2, Maddux 2), Cassopolis 2 (Gatson, Saxton); Total fouls (fouled out): New Buffalo 24 (Artz), Cassopolis 14; Varsity ecords: Cassopolis 9-3, 6-0 BCS Blue; New Buffalo 5-5, 4-2 Blue.