By John Kemmeter

MARSHFIELD – The Auburndale High School boys basketball team broke open a close game in the second half to win at Phillips on Dec. 20.

The Apaches took a 28-27 lead into halftime, and then used a 41-29 advantage in the second half to win 69-56.

Cooper Weinfurter goes for a basket during a game against Marshfield Columbus. Weinfurter finished with 29 points on Dec. 20, which places him over 1,000, now standing at 1,020. HCT staff photo.

Cooper Weinfurter finished with 29 points and five rebounds, which places him over 1,000, now standing at 1,020.

Hunter Wright shot 6-of-7 from the field and totaled 17 points, five rebounds, five assists and three steals; and Fletcher Raab had 14 points and five rebounds.