Spartans start season with win over Denmark

By Fred Kroner

Ty Pence poured in 36 points in the first game of his junior year on Tuesday (Nov. 23) as St. Joseph-Ogden powered its way past Denmark (Wis.) 63-52 in the Washington Boys’ Basketball Shootout.

Pence swished four three-point shots and connected on 10 of 12 free throws.

After Denmark pulled within 45-44 after three quarters, Pence put up 15 points in the final period to keep the Spartans in front.

SJ-O (1-0) returns to action on Tuesday (Nov. 30) in the Toyota of Danville Classic against Cissna Park.