Marshmen Close Week with Win at Oshkosh Arena

The Horicon Marshmen (9-3) fought off a tough challenge from the Marshall Cardinals (5-8) on Saturday, Jan. 17, securing an exciting 76-72 victory at the Oshkosh Arena.
The Marshmen had to battle back from an early deficit in a game marked by clutch shooting and defensive pressure. The turning point of the first half came with Horicon trailing 26-24. Quin Jackl stepped up and drained a pivotal three-pointer, seizing the lead for the Marshmen, which they would not relinquish. The defensive intensity was notable throughout the contest, with Horicon recording several key steals.
Horicon continued to build momentum in the second half, with the offense finding its rhythm from beyond the arc. Up 41-35, Jackl hit his second three-pointer of the game. Christian Schwartz immediately followed suit, sinking his own three to extend the lead. Barrett Meyer then joined the three-point barrage with a timely shot, adding to his earlier three-pointer hit in the second half.
Ultimately, the collective effort, highlighted by clutch baskets from Jackl, Schwartz, and Meyer, proved enough for the Marshmen to close out the close contest and secure the 76-72 victory over the Cardinals.
At Valley Christian

The Horicon Marshmen (8-3) secured a commanding victory over the Valley Christian Eagles (4-7) on Thursday, Jan. 15, with a final score of 79-39. The Marshmen pulled away in the second half, demonstrating a strong offensive and defensive performance.
The game was tight early on, with the score tied at 23 late in the first half until Isaiah Hollingsworth broke the deadlock with a key three-pointer to give Horicon the lead. Just before the half ended, Quin Jackl extended the advantage with a fast break score, assisted by Christian Schwartz.
Horicon opened the second half aggressively. Schwartz immediately hit a three-pointer, followed a few minutes later by a three from Jay Graven. Jackl added two more on another fast break. The Marshmen’s lead swelled to 54-35 midway through the second half, highlighted by Barrett Meyer sinking a three from the right corner, which he quickly followed up with a fast break score.
The defense held strong as Hollingsworth grabbed a steal and converted it into two points on the ensuing layup. With the game well in hand, leading 71-35, Jackl scored on an easy layup. Hollingsworth capped off the dominant performance by draining a final three-pointer, sealing the 79-39 victory for the Marshmen.
Vs Markesan
The Horicon Marshmen (7-3) were unable to maintain an early lead, ultimately falling to the Markesan Hornets (6-3) with a final score of 61-44 on Monday, Jan. 12.
The game started with promising energy for Horicon. Christian Schwartz ignited the offense with a quick three-pointer, immediately followed by another from Barrett Meyer. Meyer continued his strong performance shortly after, driving the court for a fast break two-pointer. Jay Graven was then assisted by Meyer on another fast break to build an early 10-4 lead. As the teams battled, the score tied at 20, Logan Robenhorst made his presence known with two key blocks to keep Markesan from pulling ahead. Late in the first half, a down-court pass from Quin Jackl found a wide-open Reed Vorlob for a two-point basket. The highlight of the half came when Graven sank a three-pointer just before time expired, putting Horicon behind by one, 28-27, at the break.
Graven carried his momentum into the second half, quickly adding a fast break score and an early three-pointer. However, the Markesan team proved too strong in the second half, overwhelming Horicon’s offense and defense to secure the 61-44 victory.

Standings
Trailways-East Conference

TEAM W-L
Oakfield 7-0
Horicon 6-1
C.W.C. 4-2
Lourdes 4-3
Dodgeland 2-4
Valley Christian 2-6
Wayland 1-3
Hustisford 0-7