It was a back and forth affair in the Girls Basketball D1-4 Sub-District Final at Wisner Thursday night between Guardian Angels Central Catholic and Pender with the Bluejays outlasting the Pendragons 59-56.
Pender jumped on GACC early and led 19-15 after one before the Bluejays outscored the Pendragons 15-11 in the second quarter to tie the game at 30 at halftime.
Pender started the second half on a 10-0 run, and won the third quarter 12-10 to lead 42-40 after three.
GACC came through in the end though, putting up 19 points in the fourth quarter compared to 14 for Pender.
The Bluejays were led by Lexis Haase, who had 15 points. Lauren Wobken added 14 while Makayla Tomka totaled 13. Hannah Hunke chipped in 9.
This was a tough and gritty win for GACC. The Bluejays definitely showed the heart of a champion in coming back in this game.
GACC (20-2) advances to the D1-2 District Final against Weeping Water (15-9) at Elkhorn South Saturday afternoon.
The Indians topped Cedar Bluffs 63-38 in the D1-3 Sub-District Final at Wahoo last Thursday night.
Weeping Water isn't a bad team, but the Bluejays should have no problem beating them.
GACC is poised to be the No. 1 seed in the State Tournament next week, and I don't see the Bluejays being denied this district title.
Haase, Wobken, Tomka, Maddie Knobbe, and Hunke all need to play well for GACC to win comfortably, in my opinion.
The last thing GACC wants in this game is a close contest.
This is a game where the Bluejays have to establish their dominance and be the great and elite team that they are.
I look for GACC to win in blowout fashion and make a statement heading into the state tournament.
I think the Bluejays will send a message to the rest of D-1 that they are the team to beat if they haven't done that already.
GACC has to come out ready to go and be on fire Friday night though.
The Bluejays have to play a great game, and must be ready to take it to the Indians for four quarters.
GACC can't relax or just waltz into this game knowing they have a wildcard locked up.
The last thing the Bluejays want is a loss before the state tournament, and I think GACC will make sure that doesn't happen.
The Bluejays have to play with a tough competitive spirit, and must be clicking on all cylinders offensively and defensively.
Tip-off is set for 2:00.
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