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North-Linn’s Mike Hilmer earns 300th win
Jan. 8, 2016 9:22 pm, Updated: Jan. 8, 2016 9:43 pm
SPRINGVILLE — Class 1A 10th-ranked North-Linn broke away early with a 16-0 run and presented co-head coach Mike Hilmer with his 300th career victory, 75-40, over Springville, in Tri-Rivers Conference boys' basketball action Friday night at Machovec Gymnasium.
'Any milestone a coach or player gets is because of the team,' Hilmer said. 'I've been fortunate to have a lot of good players and good teams through the years.'
Hilmer has coached 25 seasons, the last 17 at North-Linn. This year's team is 10-0.
Freshman Jake Hilmer, Mike's son, led the Lynx with 17 points. Logan Novak added 16, Ryan Miller 14. They sat the final 6 1/2 minutes.
The Lynx led, 9-7, before scoring 16 straight for a 25-7 advantage. It was 42-22 at halftime.
Hilmer shares coaching duties with his father, Bob, whose next win will be his 800th. North-Linn is at Monticello on Saturday.
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North Linn boy's basketball head coach Bob Hilmers (left) with his son assistant coach Mike Hilmers and his grandson Jake Hilmers at North Linn High School in Troy Mills, Iowa, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016. Bob Hilmers is going for his 800th win. Mike is going for his 300th win. Jake is a freshman and the team's leading scorer. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
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