Isaac Reimer scored a team-high 29 points and hauled in 13 rebounds, but the Lynden Christian boys' basketball team fell 64-63 to Brethren Christian in the consolation final of the Christian Cup basketball tournament Saturday, Dec. 8, in Gilbert, Ariz.

Reimer's effort was even more impressive given he was match against Brethren's 7-foot-5, 315-pound Mamadou Ndiaye.

"You got to look at it as a once in a lifetime deal," said LC coach Roger DeBoer of facing a player of Ndiaye's size in a phone interview. "I've coached for 25 years and been a head coach for 23, and I've never went against anyone over 7-feet tall."

The Lyncs rallied from 14 down with seven minutes to go. DeBoer said LC had its chance to tie but couldn't convert a bucket.

Truman Van Dalen scored 14 points, and Daulton Hommes added nine. Reimer was an all-tournament selection, making a team filled with NCAA Division I talent.

Lynden Christian hosts Burlington-Edison next at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11.

BRETHREN CHRISTIAN 64, LYNDEN CHRISTIAN 63

LC 27 36-

Home 32 32 xx - xx

Lynden Christian: Nathan Meppelink 4, Zach Roetcisoender 2, Levi Vander Yacht 0, Truman Van Dalen 14, Daulton Hommes 9, Jamie Heystek 0, Grant Wolffis 0, Josh Hornstra 0, Dustin Brandsma 5, Isaac Reimer 29, Blake Mellema 0. Team totals: 29-52 16-23 63.

Brethren Christian: Bryson 12, Keller 11, Demazeliere 2, Warren 13, Griffen 4, Dang 2, Poss 2, Mommadou Ndiaye 18. Team totals: 22-45 16-25 64.

3-ptg: LC 5 (Reimer 2), Brethren 4 (Warren 2). Rebounds: LC 32 (Reimer 13), Brethren C 33 (Ndiaye 11). Assists: LC 15 (Van Dalen/Hommes 3), Brethren 14 (Bryson 5). Fouls: LC 21 (Meppelink), Brethren 16. Turnovers: LC 17, Brethren 20.