Paynesville took a big lead in the first quarter, outscoring the Falcons 28-10, and Paynesville never looked back.
Michael Stalboerger led the Bulldogs with 18 points and went five for seven from the three-point line. Joe Bergstrom also had a big night, scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds. As a team, the Bulldogs had 48 rebounds.
ACGC was a non-conference win, but it was a big way to start the season off. Paynesville’s next game should prove to be a little more difficult as they play the Littchfield Dragons, who knocked them out of the playoffs last season. The game was played Monday night in Litchfield. A complete story will run in next week's Press.
1st Quarter:ACGC 10, Paynesville 28;
2nd: ACGC 9, Pville 20;
3rd: ACGC 14, Pville 20;
4th:ACGC 14, Pville 17
Final:ACGC 47, Pville 88.
Bulldogs Scoring
Points: Bowden 12; Zwiefel 5; Stalboerger 18; Bergstrom 14; Hemmesch 8; Jenniges 8; Leo 2; Williams 4; Jones 2; Hemmingson 2; Werlinger 13;
Bulldogs totals:
PTS: 51.
Three-point goals: Paynesville (1): Michaelis; BBE: none
GAME STATS
BULLDOGS
Rebounds:Bowden 2; Zwiefel 2; Stalborger 5; Ziemer 2; Bergstrom 10; Hemmesch 7; Jenniges 6; Leo 4; Williams 4; Jones 2; Hemmingson 1; Werlinger 3;
Assists:Bowden 4; Stalboerger 1; Ziemer 1; Bergstrom 7; Hemmesch 2; Williams 2; Werlinger 2;
Steals: Bowden 2; Zwiefel 2; Stalboerger 2; Ziemer 1; Bergstrom 4; Jenniges 4; Williams 1; Hemmingson 1;
Totals: Reb: 48; A: 19; S: 6.