Twin Cedars Boys Basketball Stages Comeback to Beat Colo-NESCO

Sabers rally from 13-point halftime deficit to win 55-52 on the road

Feb. 4, 2026 at 12:15pm

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The Twin Cedars Boys Basketball team overcame a 36-23 halftime deficit to defeat Colo-NESCO 55-52 on Tuesday. The Sabers outscored the Royals 32-16 in the second half to rally for the victory.

Why it matters

This comeback win showcases the resilience and determination of the Twin Cedars squad, who refused to give up despite trailing by double digits at the break. The Sabers' ability to make key adjustments and execute in the second half will give them confidence heading into their next matchup against Iowa Valley.

The details

Kaden Kloster led the Sabers' second-half surge with 16 points, while Holden Roberts added 15 and Gavin Clarke scored 11. Twin Cedars flipped the script in the final 16 minutes, outscoring Colo-NESCO 32-16 to complete the comeback victory.

  • The Sabers trailed the Royals 36-23 at halftime.
  • Twin Cedars outscored Colo-NESCO 32-16 in the final 16 minutes of the game.

The players

Kaden Kloster

Led the Sabers with 16 points in the comeback win.

Holden Roberts

Scored 15 points for Twin Cedars in the victory.

Gavin Clarke

Added 11 points to the Sabers' second-half surge.

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What they’re saying

“This comeback win showcases the resilience and determination of the Twin Cedars squad, who refused to give up despite trailing by double digits at the break.”

— Derek Cardwell, Author

What’s next

The Sabers will take on Iowa Valley this Friday, a game that will be played at William Penn University.

The takeaway

Twin Cedars' ability to make key adjustments and execute in the second half will give them confidence heading into their next matchup against Iowa Valley, as the Sabers proved they can overcome a significant halftime deficit and rally for a victory.