JOHNSONBURG 63, KANE 57

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Jan. 26, 2009

Johnsonburg's Ren Yonker goes up for a shot over Kane's Dave Bucheit (25) as Zack Smith (21) watches. Yonker had 25 points, 12 rebounds in the Rams win. Photo by Shawn Murray

Johnsonburg's Seth Streich (12) tries to defend a shot by Kane's Arie Paup Monday. Photo by Shawn Murray

KANE – Ren Yonker scored 25 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead Johnsonburg to a 63-57 win at Kane Monday night.

The game was tight throughout with Johnsonburg (11-4 overall, 6-0 AML-North) using a 17-9 second-quarter advantage to take a 26-20 halftime lead before Kane (10-7, 3-3) cut the deficit to three, 40-37, at the end of three quarters.

The Wolves were still within two with 1:22 to play before Johnsonburg, which had already clinched the AML-North title, was able to hold on for the win.  

Matt Shuey added 17 points and eight rebounds for the Rams, while Seth Streich had 13 points and six boards.

Kane stats were not available.