JV Braves roll to a 56-22 victory

Montezuma’s junior varsity boys basketball team cruised to a 56-22 home win over Iowa Valley in the team’s season opener on Monday, Nov. 29.

Carter Michalek scored 11 points to lead the way, but scoring was balanced. Houston VanRoekel scored 9, and Kohen Holland and Max Anderson had 8 each.

The Braves had a 27-17 lead in rebounds, with Alex Black grabbing 8.

Montezuma’s defense helped to force 19 turnovers. The Braves also held the Tigers to .237 shooting from the field.