Winnebago Boys down Logan View/Scribner-Snyder in Sub-District Final

The Winnebago Boys defeated Logan View/Scribner-Snyder 72-59 in the C1-6 Sub-District Final at Oakland-Craig Thursday night.

The Indians jumped out on the Raiders 17-8 after one. Both teams scored 14 points in the second quarter, and Winnebago led 31-22 at halftime.

LV/SS won the third quarter 18-16 to make it a 47-40 game at the end of three.

The Indians outscored the Raiders 25-19 in the fourth quarter.

Head Coach Jeff Berridge says it was a solid start to the game for his team. "It’s always good to get a fast start, I think it could have been better but we will take what we get."

Berridge adds his team did well against LV/SS's 1-3-1 zone. "I think the way we played against the 1-3-1 defense was the best we played in awhile."

Winnebago (25-2) takes on Columbus Scotus (23-1) in the C1-3 District Final at Norfolk High Monday night.

The Shamrocks knocked off North Bend Central 63-38 in the C1-5 Sub-District Final at Columbus High Thursday night.

Berridge says his team is ready. "We are looking forward to this game a lot, we are going in to prove some people wrong. Big crowd and loud just the way we like it, we live for games like this. Looking for them to try and slow the game down."

I'm sure the Indians would like to get out and run and push the tempo. I think that's something Winnebago is going to need to do to win too.

Berridge says they'll simply do what they do. "My players play with confidence no matter who is on the other end of the court, we will play our game no matter what. It should be a good game to see the difference both teams have 2 years later should be a fun game. "

This is a rematch of the 2015 State Championship game and it should be a dandy. I would recommend getting to the game early if you plan on going because you can bet fans from both teams will be lining up to get in early.

Berridge says his team has to play their game to come out on top. "Playing WINNEBAGO BASKETBALL is the key!!! We can’t get stuck in their game. We have to make them play our game. Big games the lil things come into play so we have to do them."

This game is a big deal and a big opportunity for the Indians to make a statement.

I'm sure some people probably feel Columbus Scotus will win, but this is anyone's ball game, in my opinion.

David Wingett has to have a big game for the Indians, and Rez ball has to be effective for Winnebago.

Both teams are going to state regardless of who wins this game, but I'm sure the Indians would like to get to state via district championship rather than wildcard.

Tip-off is set for 7:00 p.m.