The Winnebago Boys Basketball Team won 67-53 at O'Neill Tuesday night.
The Eagles doubled up the Indians 16-8 in the 1st quarter before Winnebago outscored O'Neill 22-9 in the 2nd quarter to take a 30-25 lead into the locker room.
The Indians outscored the Eagles 18-7 in the 3rd quarter to go up 48-32 at the end of three.
O'Neill won the 4th quarter 21-19.
Big win for Winnebago no doubt about it.
The Indians (3-2) host Norfolk Catholic (2-4) Friday night.
The Knights won 41-34 at Boone Central/Newman Grove last Friday night.
Another opportunity and chance for Winnebago to add to their resume and pick up a big win.
The Indians have a big and tough game next Thursday in the first round of the Shootout on the Elkhorn, taking on Lutheran High Northeast at 4:15 p.m. at Wisner-Pilger.
Winnebago needs another big win to build for that game and tournament.
The Indians' two losses have been close losses to good and tough teams in Walthill and Omaha Nation.
I look for Winnebago to pick up a win Friday night, and head into the Holidays on a little 3-game winning streak.
I think the Indians are a team that's getting better with every game they play.
I think the win at O'Neill may be their most complete game of the season.
Winnebago has to come out fast and smack Norfolk Catholic in the mouth early on Friday night.
The Indians have to look to push the ball up and down the floor and dictate tempo, playing at the fast style they like.
Winnebago has to create turnovers with their press and convert their chances into easy lay ups.
The Indians have to be alert and know certain situations.
Winnebago has to be mentally focused and in tune to the game.
The Indians have to have a strong will to win and must be hungry for a victory.
Winnebago has to play hard and leave it all out on the floor and exert every ounce of energy in their bodies.
The Indians should be totally gassed and have nothing left after this one.
And with the five-day moratorium coming up after this game Winnebago can afford to exert themselves to the max as they can rest and heal their bodies prior to the Holiday Tournament.
The Indians have to put things all together one more time before Christmas, and leave no doubt in this one.
The Winnebago Girls lost 56-47 at O'Neill Tuesday night.
The Indians held a 9-7 lead after one before the Eagles outscored Winnebago 21-10 in the 2nd quarter to go in front 28-19 at halftime.
The Indians won the 3rd quarter 16-13 to make it a 41-35 game at the end of three.
O'Neill won the 4th quarter 15-12.
Jayla Price had 17 points while Keisha Snyder was also in double figures with 10. Kae Earth added 8 points while Natasha Deal pulled down 7 rebounds.
Good strong effort all the way around from Winnebago.
The Indians (2-4) host Norfolk Catholic (2-5) Friday night.
The Knights lost 58-55 at home to Guardian Angels Central Catholic on Saturday.
Norfolk Catholic is a decent team despite their record.
The Knights have lost to some good teams.
The Indians are definitely going to need to play very well to come away with the win in this one.
Winnebago has to play lights out and get out to a big lead.
The Indians have to play inspired and must build off the things they did well Tuesday night.
This is an opportunity to knock off a tradition rich school, and get your name out there.
A win over Norfolk Catholic would definitely help the Winnebago Girls get some notoriety there's no doubt about that.
It can happen too all the Indians have to do is play well and believe.
Winnebago has to come out and play their best game of the season to come out on top.
The Indians have another great opportunity in front of them next Thursday against Lutheran High Northeast at 2:30 p.m. in the Shootout on the Elkhorn Holiday Tournament at Wisner-Pilger so a chance to pick up back-to-back wins over Norfolk schools.
Perhaps wins over the Knights and Eagles could really help kick start things for Winnebago.
I feel the Indians have done some nice things this season and played most of their opponents respectable, it's just a matter of figuring out a way to win these games.
I think a win Friday night could go a long ways in dictating how next Thursday is going to go.
Win or lose Friday though Winnebago should be confident heading into the Holiday Tournament knowing how close they've been to breaking through this year.
The Indians need to play good on Friday and then enjoy the time off with their families for Christmas and then be ready to get back at it next Thursday after the five-day moratorium ends.
Winnebago needs everyone to play their best basketball on Friday and must get a great effort from all.
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