The Howells-Dodge Girls knocked off Battle Creek 54-30 in the C2-7 Sub-District Final at Norfolk Catholic last Thursday night.
The Jaguars led the Braves 14-13 after one. Both teams scored 6 points in the second quarter to make it a 20-19 game at halftime in favor of Howells-Dodge.
The Jaguars tripled up Battle Creek 15-5 in the third quarter to go up 35-24 at the end of three before outscoring the Braves 19-6 in the fourth quarter.
Sam Brester had 15 points and 11 rebounds, good enough for a double-double, while Macey Kulhanek totaled 15 points. Chelsea Bayer added 8.
Head Coach Scott Polacek says having multiple girls reach double figures has been the recipe for success. "Normally, when a team has 4 girls in double figures, you are going to be successful. We've had balanced scoring several times, and each of those games we came out on top."
Polacek adds his team did well on both ends of the floor against the Braves. "We did a nice job defensively throughout the game, and our transition game was excellent during the 2nd half of the BC game."
Howells-Dodge played a great second half in running away with things against Battle Creek.
The Jaguars (21-3) take on Twin River (18-6) in the C2-4 District Final at Central Community College in Columbus Saturday night.
The Titans beat Nebraska Christian 51-36 in the C2-8 Sub-District Final last Thursday night.
Polacek says his team needs to be efficient and effective on offense. "We need to take care of the ball against a very sharp defensive team. Coach Morris is a great coach, and they will make us work for our points."
Polacek adds this is a must win for his team. "We won't get a wildcard, so this game is do or die for us."
I think Howells-Dodge has a good chance to win if they play up to their potential.
This is no given win though as the Titans are a tough team.
If it weren't for a couple of upset losses Twin River would have an even better record than they already do.
So the Titans are definitely a formidable foe, and the Jaguars are going to have to play on top of their game and the best they can to come out on top.
Brester, Kulhanek, Bayer, Erin Prusa, Tessa Brester, Emily Ritzdorf, and Kalli Brester all need to have strong games for the Jaguars.
Howells-Dodge has to play like there is no tomorrow, because if they lose, there isn't.
The Jaguars have to come out and play amazing basketball, attacking the basket, and pressuring the ball heavily on defense.
Howells-Dodge has to play to the best of their abilities, and outwork, outhustle, and outplay Twin River.
The Jaguars have to want it more than the Titans, and have to try and make a memory that will last a lifetime.
Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
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