The Winnebago Boys Basketball Team beat Walthill 64-56 in the first round of the Lewis & Clark Conference Tournament at Osmond Monday night.
The Indians went up 19-5 at the end of one before the Blujays outscored Winnebago 23-10 in the 2nd quarter to make it a one-point game at 29-28 at halftime.
The Indians outscored Walthill 20-12 in the 3rd quarter to go up 49-40 at the end of three.
The Blujays won the 4th quarter 16-15.
TJ Frenchman had a double-double of 34 points and 12 rebounds while Ed Payer notched 19 points and 9 rebounds. Jarius Bass-Earth added 8 rebounds.
Nice win for Winnebago, avenging a loss earlier in the season to Walthill.
The Indians (9-6) take on top seeded Osmond (16-1) in the Quarterfinals at Plainview Friday night.
The Tigers beat Homer 74-28 at home on Monday in the first round.
I think Winnebago has a legit shot to pull the upset if you want to call it that.
The Indians are a C-1 school while Osmond is D-2, and I think that carries some weight in this one.
Winnebago knows how to win and has a knack for winning big games.
It would not surprise me one bit to see the Indians win this.
The winner gets either Wakefield or Wausa in the Semifinals on Saturday at Randolph, and that could be a great game for Winnebago as well if they're able to knock off the Tigers.
The Indians have to try and intimidate Osmond and suffocate them defensively with their press.
Winnebago has to take the bull by the horns in this one and play a marvelous and fantastic game.
The Indians have to jump around and get all fired and psyched up.
Winnebago has to jump on the Tigers early, and force them to play from behind.
I would suggest fans get there early knowing how big of a crowd there figures to be.
This is a big game and a big opportunity for the Indians.
Winnebago is playing really good basketball right now as they've won three in a row and five out of their last six.
The Indians have to take charge of the game and control things from start to finish.
Winnebago has to be the aggressor, and must take the fight to the Tigers.
If it's a close game I like the Indians' chances of springing the upset.
Winnebago can't get all cocky and big headed though....the Indians have to stay level headed and keep an even keel.
There's a lot of potential for Winnebago in this one, the Indians just have to go out there and find a way to win and get the job done.
Tip-off is set for 6:00 p.m.
The Winnebago Girls won 60-47 over Laurel-Concord-Coleridge in the first round of the Lewis & Clark Conference Tournament at Wynot on Saturday.
The Indians led 13-12 after one before the Bears won the 2nd quarter 18-12 to take a 30-25 lead into the locker room.
Winnebago blanked Laurel-Concord-Coleridge 17-0 in the 3rd quarter to go up 42-30 at the end of three.
The Indians won the 4th quarter 18-17.
Keisha Snyder had 16 points while Jayla Price totaled 12. Kae Earth chipped in 10 points and 8 rebounds while Natasha Deal registered 9 rebounds.
Great win and third quarter for Winnebago.
The Indians (6-9) take on Wynot (12-4) in the Quarterfinals on Thursday night at Wynot.
The Blue Devils defeated Winside 52-16 at home in the first round on Saturday.
Wynot beat Winnebago 47-35 on the road on Friday, January 11th.
This ought to be a good, hard fought game between two solid ball clubs.
I was really impressed with the Indians on Saturday, and am looking for big things from them again on Thursday.
This game was supposed to be played Tuesday night, but was moved due to the frigid cold.
It will be interesting to see how Winnebago comes out with their being no school on Wednesday and no activities so no practice on Wednesday.
I feel that could be a disadvantage for the Indians, but if the Blue Devils are in the same boat then it's even.
Either way Winnebago has to be chomping at the bit to get back out there after Saturday's performance.
I thought the Indians did a nice job of getting themselves back on track, and I look for the game to carry over to Thursday night.
The good thing is Winnebago has already been prepping for Wynot so they have had time to get ready for them already.
The key now is remembering what was worked on Saturday and applying it to Thursday night's game.
The kids have to try and remain mentally sharp despite their being no school on Wednesday.
It will be a good day to just sit inside and stay warm and play video games, but moving around and doing some sort of indoor activity would be good as opposed to just laying around all day and doing nothing.
The Indians have to mentally prepare themselves for the game, and even exercise at home if they have an indoor facility to workout at.
Winnebago has to try and gain whatever edge they can mentally and/or physically.
Thursday night's game will tip-off at 6:00 p.m. with the winner playing either Hartington-Newcastle or Homer in the semifinals in Hartington on Saturday.
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