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Poland’s Drew Wagner races to the bucket for a lay-up against Boardman on Monday.

Darius Patton hits a three-pointer against Boardman on Monday. Despite a strong effort by Poland, Boardman won 66-48 in round one of the annual Poland Holiday Classic.

Poland’s “Big Ben” Tadla fights a Boardman defender on the inside early in the first quarter at the annual Poland Holiday Classic that was held at Poland High School on Monday.

Anthony Machi of Poland heads toward the bucket against Boardman in the Holiday Classic that was held at Poland High School on Monday. Poland dropped their first game, 66-48 to the Spartans.

Poland’s Colin Reardon rushes to the hoop against Boardman during the Holiday Classic held at Poland High School on Monday.