By John Kemmeter

MARSHFIELD – The Pittsville High School boys basketball team lost at home against reigning Central Wisconsin Conference South Champion Almond-Bancroft on Dec. 20.

Almond got out to take a 29-18 lead into halftime, and outscored Pittsville 34-31 in the second half to win 63-49.

Matthew Kisner finished with 19 points, nine rebounds, six steals and four blocks; and Brennen Petersen scored eight points to lead the Panthers. Elijah Kollock finished with 16 points, Jackson Beggs had 14 points, and Seth Bunders scored 13 points to lead Almond.