Routt Catholic Tops New Berlin 37, 28 in Turkey Tournament

Routt Catholic used a strong start and steady defense to beat host New Berlin 37, 28 in the Gene Bergschneider Turkey Tournament at New Berlin on November 27, 2025. The Raiders established control early, leading 17 to 5 after the first quarter and taking a 21 to 10 edge into halftime, and they withstood a fourth quarter charge by the Pretzels to preserve the victory.

Brothers Bryson and Nolan Mossman paced Routt with 12 points each, leading a balanced offensive effort that was complemented by timely defense down the stretch. New Berlin rallied in the fourth quarter, closing to 29 to 27 late in the game, but Routt answered with an 8 to 1 run to seal the outcome. The final score reflected a game in which early execution and late game discipline kept Routt in control despite the Pretzel push.

The result improves Routt to 2 and 0 in the tournament and sets up a matchup with Triopia in the next round. For local fans and families, the win matters beyond the scoreboard. Early tournament victories can build confidence and cohesion as teams move into the busy holiday play period, and Routt’s ability to respond to pressure offers a positive sign for the rest of the season.

For New Berlin, the late rally showed the Pretzels can compete in tight situations, but the team will need to find ways to overcome slow starts if it wants to advance in the bracket. Tournament play at New Berlin draws area attention and provides local players with opportunities to test strategies against regional opponents.

Coaches and players identified resilience and late game discipline as keys to Routt’s success, and the team’s next appearance against Triopia will give Morgan County fans a clearer sense of how this young team might perform through the remainder of the holiday schedule.