The North Bend Central Boys are at State for the first time in seven years as the Tigers earned a wildcard into the state tournament.
Head Coach Jon Baehr says his team having faith in and trusting one another has led to their success this season. "It's a situation where I think our guys just believe in each other. I think they believe that they can find a way to get it done, and they go out and they just try to execute at the top of their abilities. And that's a credit to our guys and their willingness to just go out and do a job defensively. Get out there and do what needs to be done."
North Bend Central enters Thursday's State Game against Adams Central with a 22-2 record.
North Bend Central lost 47-30 to Columbus Scotus in the C1-4 Sub District Final at Columbus on Thursday, February 25th after beating David City Aquinas 56-43 on Tuesday, February 23rd.
The Monarchs led the Tigers 12-8 after one. David City Aquinas outscored North Bend Central 13-9 in the second quarter to take a 25-17 lead into the locker room.
The Tigers won the third quarter 12-11 to make it a 36-29 game at the end of three.
North Bend Central erupted for 27 fourth quarter points and held the Monarchs to 7.
North Bend Central is making their first trip to state since 2009.
The Tigers are facing Adams Central, who is 22-4 on the season.
Jon Baehr says AC is a complete team. "Well they obviously present a pretty big challenge for us, for anybody for that matter. They got several guys that can really shoot the ball, they got several guys that can really handle the ball. And they do a nice job defensively with limiting your trips to the free throw line, keeping you out of the lane fairly well. They're just really solid."
The Patriots defeated Scotus 61-52 on Saturday, February 13th at the Heartland Hoops Classic in Grand Island. Adams Central caught the Shamrocks when they were struggling though.
With that said, this is going to be a difficult game for North Bend Central. The Patriots are very good, and have excellent athletic tradition.
The Tigers have had a marvelous season in their own right though and should be ready to play their brand of basketball.
North Bend Central has just found ways to win this season, and if the Tigers can keep things close and stay within striking distance throughout the game, North Bend Central might have a chance to win it at the end.
One thing is for sure...you can never count out this Tigers' team. North Bend Central gives themselves a chance to win every time they take the floor. I think the game has the potential to be close, but if the Tigers don't play well it could be tough for North Bend Central to win.
The Tigers are set to take on the Patriots at 2:00 p.m. at the Devaney Center.
Thursday's game will be aired on 107.9 the Bull.
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