The Lyons-Decatur Northeast Boys downed Emerson-Hubbard 55-40 on the road Friday night in the regular season finale.
The Cougars led the Pirates 16-12 at the end of one. Lyons-Decatur Northeast won the second quarter 15-11 to lead 31-23 at halftime.
The Cougars outscored Emerson-Hubbard 11-6 in the third quarter to go up 42-29 at the end of three.
Lyons-Decatur Northeast put up 13 fourth quarter points compared to 11 for the Pirates.
Alec Anderson led the way with 21 points and 7 rebounds. Cole Christoffersen added 16 points while Montana Riecken notched 9.
The Cougars played a complete four quarter game, something they will also need to do in sub districts.
Lyons-Decatur Northeast (15-7) takes on Omaha Christian Academy (5-16) Tuesday night in the D1-3 Sub District at Fremont Middle School.
The Eagles upset Omaha Nation 49-46 in the play-in game Monday night.
There's no doubt in my mind the Cougars could have beaten the Chiefs again, but this is probably a more favorable match up for Lyons-Decatur Northeast.
The Cougars have to come out and put their foot down and dominate from the onset.
This is postseason basketball, and only the strong survive. Lyons-Decatur Northeast has to want it more than Omaha Christian Academy, and has to end this fairy tale run the Eagles are on right now.
Archbishop Bergan is a scary team in this sub district based on what they did to Oakland-Craig, and their team history.
That's not to say the Cougars can't beat the Knights, because I believe they can, but it's not going to be easy, especially with the sub district being in Fremont.
This is all assuming the two teams play of course.
First things first, Lyons-Decatur Northeast has to take care of Omaha Christian Academy, and Bergan has to take care of Cedar Bluffs.
This is the Cougars' last chance to do something as the Lyons-Decatur Northeast Cougars. Lyons-Decatur Northeast has to make the most of their chance, and come through in the postseason.
Tuesday night's game is set to tip-off at 5:30 p.m.
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