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Central boys run to fourth straight victory

Sturgis’ Gavin Ligtenberg, center, looks for a teammate as Aberdeen Central’s Sam Rohlfs, left and Spencer Barr, right, go after the ball on the floor during Saturday’s game at Golden Eagles Arena. Barr led the Eagles with 15 points, while Rohlfs had 11 points, and a team-leading five assists and four steals. Photo by John Davis taken 12/18/2021
While Aberdeen Central is tough to deal with in its half-court defense, it might be even more potent in its full-court offense. The Golden Eagles got out in transition and ran past Sturgis 64-30 to claim their fourth straight non-conference boys' basketball victory at Golden Eagles Arena Saturday afternoon. "We’re really good in transition. Everyone is athletic," said senior point-guard Sam Rohlfs. "We’re all football players for the most part. It’s definitely one of our main strengths is being able to run the court." Of course it doesn't hurt to have one of the state's premier athletes orchestrating the attack. Rohlfs finished the game with 11 points, five assists and four steals. "I don’t know if I’ve ever had a kid that’s faster with the basketball," said Central coach Brent Norberg. "But the great thing about him is, a lot of kids use that speed to get a basket themselves, but he’s always looking to throw it ahead. Our guys know if they run, he’s going t

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