The Winnebago Boys Basketball Team is 1-2 in their last three games, winning 52-50 at home over Ponca last Tuesday night, losing 73-59 to Gretna at the Nebraska Prep Classic at Ralston Arena on Saturday, and falling 67-55 at BRLD Thursday night.
The Indians and Dragons were tied at 14 after one. Gretna outscored Winnebago 19-14 in the 2nd quarter to take a 33-28 lead into the locker room.
The Dragons won the 3rd quarter 13-12 to go up 46-40 at the end of three.
Gretna outscored the Indians 27-19 in the 4th quarter.
BRLD broke out a nine-point in the first half after being deadlocked with Winnebago at 15-apiece after the opening quarter, and led 36-27 at halftime. BRLD led for the majority of the game, led 48-38 after three quarters and outscored WHS 19-17 in the fourth to win.
D'Von LaPointe, who surpassed the 1,000-point mark for his career, led Winnebago with 16 points. Manape Cleveland added 12, and Lance Denney chipped in 11.
Winnebago did a great job beating Ponca and getting revenge, but Gretna and BRLD proved to be very good and tough teams.
The Indians (13-3) take on Emerson-Hubbard (1-15) in the Lewis and Clark Conference Tournament on Monday.
The Pirates lost 54-50 at home to Allen Thursday night.
Winnebago beat Emerson-Hubbard 79-50 at home on January 9th.
That game was somewhat close and competitive, at least after the first quarter.
The Indians have to come out and respond well to the loss to the Wolverines.
Winnebago has to come out ready to avenge some recent defeats, and get back on track.
I feel Winnebago has a good chance to win this tournament again, but it's going to take a great effort on their part.
Ponca is a dangerous team, and I look for the tournament to come down to Winnebago and Ponca.
Walthill is tough too as is Osmond, but I look for Winnebago to beat the Tigers if they play them.
The Indians have to put the BRLD loss behind them and regroup on Monday.
That was a great team Winnebago lost to Thursday night, and the Indians just have to forget about it and move on.
Winnebago is still a great team, and I'm sure the Indians will bounce back in a big way.
The Indians challenge themselves continually with tough games, and I think that's only going to help Winnebago in this tournament and in the postseason.
Everything is still out in front of the Indians in terms of making and being a factor at state.
Winnebago just has to refocus themselves on the Pirates on Monday.
Emerson-Hubbard is the only team the Indians should be focused on right now.
Winnebago can't worry about or dwell on the past. The Indians have to move on, and come out and play a strong game against the Pirates Monday night.
I look for Winnebago to rebound in a big way on Monday, and advance to the next round of this tournament.
The Indians and Emerson-Hubbard will meet at 7:45 p.m. on Monday in Winnebago.
The winner gets either Winside or Creighton in Wausa on Thursday at 6:00 p.m.
The Winnebago Girls Basketball Team is also 1-2 in their last 3 games, winning 42-33 at home over Ponca last Tuesday night before falling 54-52 at home to Pierce last Friday night, and 65-56 at home to Pender Thursday night.
Ponca led 16-12 after one. Winnebago won the 2nd quarter 5-3 to make it a 19-17 game at halftime in favor of Ponca.
Winnebago outscored Ponca 15-3 in the 3rd quarter to pull in front 32-22 at the end of three.
Ponca won the 4th quarter 11-10.
Winnebago led the Bluejays 14-12 after one. Pierce won the 2nd quarter 14-13 to make it a 27-26 game at halftime in favor of the Indians.
The Bluejays outscored Winnebago 12-9 in the 3rd quarter to go up 38-36 at the end of three.
Both teams scored 16 points in the 4th quarter.
The Pendragons jumped on the Indians 18-12 at the end of one. Both teams scored 14 points in the 2nd quarter, and the lead was 32-26 at halftime in favor of Pender.
Winnebago won the 3rd quarter 10-6 to make it a 38-36 game at the end of three in favor of Pender.
The Pendragons outscored the Indians 27-20 in the 4th quarter.
I thought Winnebago played great basketball against Ponca and Pierce. Winnebago had a tough time with Pender for whatever reason though.
The Indians (7-9) battle Bloomfield (6-12) in the 1st round of the Lewis and Clark Conference Tournament on Saturday.
The Bees lost 50-13 at home to top seeded Hartington-Newcastle last Friday night.
Bloomfield has lost 5 in a row and 6 out of their last 7.
I look for Winnebago to win this one, and win it rather convincingly.
I think the Indians will play a great game, and make a push to upset Hartington-Newcastle in the next round should the two play.
Winnebago has to be focused on the Bees right now though.
The Indians can't worry about a potential matchup with the Wildcats should they make it to the next round and play them.
Winnebago's sole focus and purpose has to be on Bloomfield.
If the Indians don't beat the Bees they most likely won't get a shot at Hartington-Newcastle.
No win is a given as evident by the Pender game Thursday night.
Winnebago has to come out strong and be ready to deliver the first blow to Bloomfield.
The Indians have to set the tone of the game, and come out ready to go full tilt for 4 quarters.
Winnebago has to shoot the ball well, and play good defense.
I feel the Indians' defense will be key in this game.
Winnebago can score, but defense kind of let the Indians down against Pierce and especially Pender you could say.
Winnebago has to defend well, and get out in transition.
Applying tight on the ball pressure, contesting shots, and boxing out will all be critical for the Indians as will creating turnovers and steals to get out in transition.
Winnebago and Bloomfield will play at 6:00 p.m. at Hartington.
If the Indians win they will play either Hartington-Newcastle or the Creighton/Winside winner at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday in Creighton.
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