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By the People, for the People
Abell scores 26 as Routt beats Brown County 59-43 on Senior Night
Adam Abell led the Rockets with 26 points as they defeated Brown County and clinched the WIVC title.
Published on Feb. 14, 2026
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The Routt boys' basketball team defeated Brown County 59-43 on Senior Night, led by a 26-point performance from senior Adam Abell. The win improved Routt's record to 23-4 overall and 7-0 in the Western Illinois Valley Conference, setting up a showdown with Calhoun for the conference title on Monday.
Why it matters
This was an important win for Routt, as they were looking to avenge a two-point loss to Brown County in last year's regional championship game. The Rockets were able to pull away in the second quarter with a scoring spurt and held off Brown County's attempts to rally in the second half.
The details
Routt jumped out to an early 9-2 lead, but Brown County tied it at 11-11 by the end of the first quarter. The Rockets then hit four straight 3-pointers in the second quarter to take a 32-21 halftime lead. Abell scored 26 points, including two slam dunks in the fourth quarter, while Bryson Mossman and Brady Turner were held to 6 and 14 points respectively. Nolan Mossman added 10 points for Routt.
- The game was played on Friday, February 14, 2026.
The players
Adam Abell
A 6-foot-7 senior for the Routt Rockets who scored 26 points in the win.
Will Whalen
The head coach of the Routt Rockets.
Bryson Mossman
A senior for the Routt Rockets who was held to 6 points in the game.
Brady Turner
A senior for the Routt Rockets who scored 14 points.
Nolan Mossman
A player for the Routt Rockets who scored 10 points.
What they’re saying
“I've been with them since kindergarten, and I love them all. It's just great to do it with them. We all pick each other up. It's just a great team.”
— Adam Abell, Routt Senior (myjournalcourier.com)
“You know, a really good senior group. Great kids. They all get along well together. I was really happy to see them come out with a victory here tonight.”
— Will Whalen, Routt Head Coach (myjournalcourier.com)
“That wasn't enough.”
— Adam Abell, Routt Senior (myjournalcourier.com)
What’s next
Routt will host Calhoun on Monday for the WIVC title, with both teams undefeated in league play.
The takeaway
Routt's balanced scoring attack and dominant performance on the boards proved too much for Brown County, as the Rockets avenged last year's regional championship loss and set up a showdown for the conference title.
