The Winnebago Boys remain undefeated at 8-0 as the Indians defeated McLaughlin, SD 67-30 last Wednesday, Red Cloud, SD 73-58 last Thursday, Pine Ridge, SD 75-43 on Friday, and White River, SD 74-41 at the Lakota Nations Invite in Rapid City, before knocking off Hartington Cedar Catholic 82-46 in the Knight Classic in Fremont Tuesday evening.
The Indians outscored McLaughlin 30-11 in the first half and won the second half 37-19.
David Wingett led the way with 22 points while D'Von Lapointe scored 19. Drake Gorrin added 10.
Aspen Lapointe had a team-high 24 points against Red Cloud. Gorrin and Wingett totaled 12 apiece while D'Von Lapointe had 9. Cedrick Blackdeer registered 8.
Wingett led the way against White River with 26 points. D'Von Lapointe recorded 18 while Aspen Lapointe and Miguel Baker totaled 10 and 8, respectively.
Winnebago has continued to play great basketball. The Indians have been able to bring it game in game out, and that's a big reason why Winnebago is as good as they are.
The Indians (8-0) take on Lutheran High Northeast (4-1) in the Shootout on the Elkhorn Holiday Tournament in Wisner on Tuesday.
The Eagles defeated Homer 70-29 on Saturday.
Lutheran High Northeast is a good team with their only loss coming to Guardian Angels Central Catholic.
Winnebago is on a whole nother level though.
There are some very good teams in this tournament, but I think the Indians have what it takes to win the whole thing, and have a good chance at doing so.
Winnebago has been so dominant this season, the opponent hasn't mattered.
This team has picked up right where they left off last season, and it has been super impressive to see.
The Indians could very well be the best team in all of C-2 and is perhaps better than most if not all C-1 teams as well.
Winnebago is legit, and anyone who plays them is going to have a difficult time slowing them down.
This team is so talented and athletic it's not even funny.
The Indians have superior ability to most teams they are going to face this season, and that includes anyone in this Holiday Tournament.
People should take notice of Winnebago if they haven't already.
Tuesday's game is set to tip-off at 7:45 p.m.
The Winnebago Girls went 1-2 last week, falling 85-52 to McLaughlin, SD last Wednesday before beating Lower Brule 81-40 last Thursday at the Lakota Nations Invite in Rapid City, SD. The Indians lost 60-41 to Omaha Nation, also at the Lakota Nations Invite.
Winnebago played decent basketball last week, but ran into some tough competition. The Indians started the Lakota Nations Invite slow, and were never able to get fully back on track.
Winnebago (3-3) squares off with Lutheran High Northeast (1-5) on Monday in the Shootout on the Elkhorn Holiday Tournament in Wisner.
The Eagles lost 46-42 at home to Homer on Saturday.
Lutheran High Northeast has certainly struggled this year, but the Indians have to be ready to play.
I feel like Winnebago is a better team than their record shows, and is due to break out.
I look for the Indians to have a good showing in this tournament, and perhaps get to the championship game.
Winnebago will likely have to get through the host Gators to get to the championship, but certainly anything is possible.
The Indians have to come out fired up, be aggressive, determined, and hungry.
Winnebago has to attack, attack, and attack at all opportunities, and pressure the ball extremely well.
The Indians have to get the most out of themselves and take their play to the next level.
There are some good teams in this tournament, but I feel Winnebago can play with just about anyone.
I wouldn't be surprised if the Indians took third place in this tournament if they don't reach the championship game.
If Winnebago can at least go 2-1 I think that would be good for momentum purposes heading into the second half of the season.
Tip-off is set for 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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