LYLE — The Blooming Prairie boys basketball team held off a second run by Lyle-Pacelli in a 79-53 win in Lyle Thursday.

The Athletics (3-4 overall), who were led by David Diang’s 14 points, crept to within six in the second half, but BP closed out strong.

John Rumpza led the Awesome Blossoms (4-4 overall) with 24 points and 12 rebounds.

LP 28 25 — 53

BP 40 39 — 79

BP scoring: John Rumpza, 24; Michael Thomas, 17; Collin Yankoviak, 9; Weston Fiebiger, 7; Brett Wacek, 7; Hunter Rudlong, 5; Jimmy Mans, 4; Dylan Heuer, 2; Anthony Nelson, 2; Jake Decker, 2; field goals: 50 percent (33-for-65); three-pointers: 29 percent (5-for-17); free throws: 61 percent (8-for-13); rebounds: 42 (Rumpza, 12); turnovers: 15

LP scoring: David Diang, 14; Braden Kocer, 12; Skylar Meyer, 11; Damien Haugen, 6; Stephen Juenger, 4; Jordan Hart, 3; Matt Kasel, 3