Auburndale players react as Nekoosa’s Reuben Freeberg attempts a jump shot. Hub City Times staff photo

By Hub City Times staff

MARSHFIELD – The Auburndale boys basketball team trumped the Nekoosa Papermakers, as the teams met up Jan. 8 at Auburndale High School.

Auburndale secured a healthy 47-8 lead at halftime, before moving on to claim the win, 83-29.

Colton Wright led Auburndale with 19 points and eight rebounds. Cooper Weinfurter added 13 for the Apaches.