They accomplished that goal.
After a 12-16 score at the end of the first quarter, Trego managed to come within one point of the Panthers at the end of the 28-29 first half.
Trego’s passing up the Panthers by two points in the third quarter gave the Golden Eagles a two-point edge that Phillipsburg could not overcome by the end of the game. Trego went on to claim the game by a close 61-59 margin.
Tying for the top scorer position, Blake Fritts and Devon Ghumm added 13 points each for the Golden Eagles. Clayton Riedel and John Griffith followed behind with 11 and 10 points, respectively. Griffith also tallied 10 assists, Riedel pulled down a 16 rebounds, and the team shot 52%
Trego will host the neighboring town, Quinter, tonight. The event will also will the venue for Parent/Senior Night. The ceremony will start at approximately 6:00 p.m., before the girls’ game.