Frazee falls to Pelican Rapids in HOL action

Photo courtesy Louis Hoglund, Pelican Rapids Press
Alex Helmers takes a shot in the lane last week against the Vikings.

By Chad Koenen

Publisher

With just three weeks remaining in the regular season, the Frazee Hornets fell to 5-14 overall and 2-8 in the Heart O’ Lakes Conference with a tough 78-53 loss to Pelican Rapids on Thursday night. The game came on the heels of a 51-49 loss to Barnesville at Concordia College on Saturday, Feb. 3.

This week the Hornets will travel to Park Rapids Area on Tuesday night, before traveling to Perham on Friday. 

Feb. 2

Frazee picked up a convincing 66-23 win over New York Mills on Friday, Feb. 2. The Hornets jumped out to a 20-0 lead and never looked back as their defense gave NY Mills fits throughout the night. Frazee forced 24 turnovers, while turning it over just 7 times and held a 24-0 advantage in points off of turnovers. 

Asher Blaine led the way offensively with 14 points and 6 assists, while Adam Vigen finished with 13 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.

Carter Sonnenberg scored 6 points in last week’s road game against Pelican Rapids.

Carter Sonnenberg and Alex Helmers each scored 12 points, while Cael Pausch scored 7 points and pulled down 8 rebounds. 

Frazee vs. New York Mills

February 2, 2024

POINTS: Asher Blaine 14, Adam Vigen 13, Cael Pausch 7, Dawson Lyman 2, Cayden Wallin 2, Alex Helmers 12, Nathan Longfors 4, Carter Sonnenberg 12

ASSISTS: Asher Blaine 6, Adam Vigen 5, Drew Mekalson 1, Alex Helmers 2, Carter Sonnenberg 2, Andrew Aho 1

REBOUNDS: Asher Blaine 6, Adam Vigen 6, Cael Pausch 8, Cayden Wallin 1, Drew Mekalson 1, Alex Helmers 2, Nathan Longfors 2, Carter Sonnenberg 5, Andrew Aho 2, Noah Mekalson 1, Conner Erickson 4

STEALS: Asher Blaine 2, Adam Vigen 4, Cael Pausch 1, Cayden Walling 1, Drew Mekalson 1, Alex Helmers 3, Nathan Longfors 1, Carter Sonnenberg 3, Andrew Aho 1, Noah Mekalson 1, Ean Kilde 1

BLOCKS: Nathan Longfors 1, Carter Sonnenberg 1

Feb. 3

Photos courtesy Louis Hoglund, Pelican Rapids Press
Nathan Longfors looks for an open teammate during last week’s game in Pelican Rapids.

A late run in the first half pushed Barnesville in front of Frazee by a score of 31-25 at halftime on Saturday, Feb. 3. The game, which was played at Concordia College, came down to the wire after Frazee mounted a tremendous second half comeback to pull within a basket late in the game. 

Unfortunately, Barnesville was able to do just enough to come away with a 51-49 win over Frazee. 

Adam Vigen had a big night from the field as he hit five 3-pointers to come away with a game-high 22 points. Carter Sonnenberg finished with a double-double with 12 points and 13 rebounds, while Alex Helmers hit three 3-pointers to finish with 10 points.

Frazee vs. Barnesville

February 3, 2024

POINTS: Asher Blaine 3, Adam Vigen 22, Cael Pausch 2, Alex Helmers 10, Carter Sonnenberg 12

ASSISTS: Asher Blaine 6, Adam Vigen 2, Drew Mekalson 2, Carter Sonnenberg 3

REBOUNDS: Asher Blaine 7, Adam Vigen 2, Drew Mekalson 2, Alex Helmers 1, Nathan Longfors 3, Carter Sonnenberg 13, Noah Mekalson 3

STEALS: Asher Blaine 1, Adam Vigen 6, Alex Helmers 5, Nathan Longfors 1, Carter Sonnenberg 1

BLOCKS: Carter Sonnenberg 2

Thursday

Pelican Rapids took advantage of some home cooking on Thursday night as the Vikings shot 47.5 percent from the field and hit nine 3-pointers to come away with a 78-53 win in HOL Conference action.

Frazee trailed 40-22 at halftime, but picked up the pace in the second half as they scored 31 points in the final 18 minutes of action. The Hornets stayed in the game thanks to a hot night behind the 3-point line as they went 8-18 from 3-point range.

Unfortunately, Pelican Rapids made the most of 20 Frazee turnovers that led to 28 points off of turnovers for the Vikings. 

Adam Vigen once again had a solid night behind the 3-point line as he went 4-5 from behind the arc to finish with 17 points. Alex Helmers scored 17 points of his own thanks to a pair of 3-pointers. 

Frazee vs. Pelican Rapids

February 8, 2024

POINTS: Asher Blaine 9, Adam Vigen 17, Cael Pausch 2, Drew Mekalson 1, Alex Helmers 17, Nathan Longfors 1, Carter Sonnenberg 6

ASSISTS: Asher Blaine 2, Adam Vigen 1, Cael Pausch 2, Drew Mekalson 1, Carter Sonnenberg 4

REBOUNDS: Adam Vigen 4, Cael Pausch 2, Dawson Lyman 1, Nathan Longfors 2, Carter Sonnenberg 9, Ean Kilde 1

STEALS: Asher Blaine 4, Adam Vigen 2, Alex Helmers 1, Carter Sonnenberg 3

BLOCKS: Cael Pausch 1