Defense lets Elkhart down

FREDONIA – Defensive woes continued for the Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah Resorters as they stumbled, 66-54, against Ozaukee in Central Lakeshore Conference boys basketball here Friday night.

The Resorters, who were blitzed by Random Lake, 78-59, Tuesday night, fell to 1-4 in the CLC (1-4 overall).

“We need to learn to play better defense. We need our games to be in the 50s to have a win,” said Resorter head coach Jeremy Harrison.

The Warriors built a 37-23 halftime lead, led by Eric Hartnett’s nine points. Hartnett finished the night with a team-high 20.

Senior guard Dane Blake sparked the Resorters’ attack with 26 points. Blake also led in assists with five and steals, two. Jon Petrie also had two steals.

Blake and teammate Travis Kosnicki had double-doubles. Kosnicki had 14 points and a team-best 12 rebounds. Blake pulled down 10 boards.

“We played offense just fine. Dane had a good game, so did Travis,” Harrison said. “We just need to start to mesh together.”

Score by Quarters Elkhart Lake.…….…..12 11 16 15 – 54 Ozaukee.…….………..19 18 15 14 – 66

Elkhart Lake scoring: Travis Kosnicki 14, Dane Blake 26, Nick Pritzl 3, Ryan Zareczny 2, Mike Henzel 3, Jon Petrie 6.

Ozaukee scoring: Tyler Meeuwsen 9, Alex Janke 12, Stephen Street 4, Brandon Turenne 13, Dustin Richter 2, Jason Richter 6, Eric Hartnett 20.

Three-point goals: Kosnicki 3, Blake 2, Pritzl 1, Janke 2, Turenne 1. Field goals: Elkhart Lake 22-51, 43%. Free throws: Elkhart Lake 4-7, 57%; Ozaukee 11-18, 61%. Rebounds: Elkhart Lake 34. Turnovers: Elkhart Lake ___________________________ 17, Ozaukee 12.