
HURON – Spencer Melius converted a steal into a game-winning layup in the closing seconds as Faulkton rallied for a 55-53 non-conference boys’ basketball victory over Burke during the Huron Holiday Classic on Saturday.
Faulkton trailed by two points in the final minute before Gian DiMaria scored to tie the game, setting up the final sequence.
Layne Cotton had 34 points, six rebounds, two assists and a pair of steals for the Trojans, who improved to 4-2 on the season.
Quinten Bull topped Burke with 16 points and seven rebounds.
BURKE (1-5): Reed Benter 4 0-0 10, Bryce Bartling 2 0-0 6, Sam Steele 5 0-0 12, Dawson York 1 1-2 3, Quinten Bull 7 1-2 16, Jayder Schonebaum 2 0-0 6. Totals 21-41 2-4 53.
FAULKTON (4-2): Gian DiMaria 4 0-0 8, Spencer Melius 2 1-2 6, Charlie Deiter 2 0-0 4, Layne Cotton 15 3-4 34, Trey Machtemes 0 0-2 0, Carter Hall 1 1-2 3. Totals 24-55 5-10 55.
Burke 23 30 – 53
Faulkton 19 36 – 55
3-point field goals – Benter (2), Bartling (2),

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