The GACC Boys Basketball Team lost 69-54 at home to Winnebago in Friday night's regular season finale before falling 63-55 to Oakland-Craig in the C2-3 Sub-District Semifinals from West Point-Beemer in action aired on 107.9 the Bull Tuesday night.
The Indians led 17-11 after one, and outscored the Bluejays 21-11 in the 2nd quarter to take a 38-22 lead into the locker room.
GACC won the 3rd quarter 17-15 to make it a 53-39 game at the end of three.
Winnebago won the 4th quarter 16-15.
Adam Reeson had a double-double of 16 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Bluejays while Blake Pojar notched 15 points and 9 rebounds. Nate Niewohner chipped in 7 points while Casey Doernemann registered 7 rebounds.
Oakland-Craig led 10-8 after one before the Bluejays tied things up at 25 at halftime.
The Knights picked things up in the 3rd quarter, outscoring GACC 23-13 to go up 48-38 at the end of three.
The Bluejays won the 4th quarter 17-15.
Doernemann and Reeson each had 13 points to lead the way for GACC while Brendan Rief added 11. Doernemann also had 7 rebounds.
Great effort by GACC on Tuesday, they just came up a little short.
The Bluejays end their year at 11-13.
A much improved campaign for GACC this year compared to the last couple of years.
I feel like the Bluejays made a lot of strides and improvement from the past couple of seasons, and have put themselves in position to have a winning season next year.
GACC says goodbye to Pojar, Reeson, Doernemann, and Sam Hilbers.
These four seniors will be sorely missed, especially given their size, athleticism, and skill.
The Bluejays return quite a few of their guards next year, including Rief, Niewohner, Ben Ulrich, and Cody Steffen.
I look for these guys to lead the team next year, and for GACC to build and improve upon this season.
I think the Bluejays will be a team to be reckoned with next year.
GACC will have to break in some new post players next year, but they should be able to and should be fine you would think.
Still though the Bluejays are still losing some quality post players, and that's not easy to replace.
GACC has a lot of work to do this offseason if they hope to get back next year.
They can definitely get back though and have a great season next year.
The Bluejays have to take part in as many open gyms, summer camps, summer leagues, team camps, and other offseason activities as possible.
GACC's kids have to be active over the summer and keep themselves busy, and I am sure they will do just that.
The Bluejays have to take part in other offseason activities that are non sports related such as fundraisers and things of that sort if there are any, but also devote proper time to the sport of basketball.
GACC has to look to improve and get bigger, faster, and stronger over the summer.
If the Bluejays make the necessary improvements they need to take the next step in their program next year then next season should be a good one for GACC.
The GACC Girls won 51-36 over BRLD in the C2-4 Sub-District Semifinals from Pender last Tuesday night in action aired on 107.9 the Bull before beating Ponca 47-33 in last Thursday night's Sub-District Final in action also aired on the Bull.
The Bluejays led 10-2 after one, and outscored the Wolverines 14-8 in the 2nd quarter to take a 24-10 lead into the locker room.
BRLD won the 3rd quarter 14-8 to cut the deficit to 8 at 32-24 at the end of three.
GACC outscored the Wolverines 19-12 in the 4th quarter.
Brenna Rief had 16 points followed by 15 points and 7 rebounds from Brandi Doernemann. Sophia Hass added 9 points and 8 rebounds.
The Bluejays led the Indians 17-6 at the end of one. Ponca won the 2nd quarter 15-10 to make it a 27-21 game at halftime.
GACC won the 3rd quarter 7-4 to increase their advantage to 34-25 at the end of three.
The Bluejays outscored the Indians 13-8 in the 4th quarter.
Rief led the way with 15 points while Hass had 10 points and 8 rebounds. Doernemann added 10 points while Marissa Hunke notched 8.
Two outstanding, great, and amazing wins for GACC.
Head Coach Jerry Stracke says the Wolverines and Indians brought out the best in his team. "We couldn't ask for a better sub district to be in - we faced some good teams that forced us to raise the level of our play and bring out some of our best basketball. We were fortunate to come out with two wins and hopefully the momentum will carry over to the next game."
The Bluejays (22-3) take on Clarkson/Leigh (19-5) in the C2-4 District Final from Fremont High Friday night in action that will be aired on 107.9 the Bull.
The Patriots won 41-39 over Howells-Dodge in the C2-5 Sub-District Final from Norfolk Catholic last Thursday night.
Stracke says Clarkson/Leigh is a formidable foe. "Clarkson is a well coached team with great athletes. They will create some matchup problems with their strong physical posts and Novotny basketball IQ and height will be a challenge for us."
I think the strong Sub-District GACC had and the tough schedule they played prepares them for these types of moments.
Of course the Bluejays would love to get back to State after missing the Tournament last year for the first time in 21 years.
Stracke says the kids are just playing this year as compared to last season. "Last year the girls put a lot of pressure on themselves and this year we seem to be more relaxed and enjoying the season. We also made great strides and improvement throughout the season. It will be a great accomplishment for the girls to make it down to state."
I wish both of these teams could make state as I really enjoy covering both schools, but unfortunately only one can make it.
One team's dreams will come true and be realized while the other team's dream of making State will be dashed for this season.
I think GACC has a great chance to win, but the Patriots are a very good team.
It's not going to be easy for the Bluejays to win whatsoever.
GACC can definitely do it though, and I think the Bluejays have a good and strong chance to win.
I think the game could be a defensive game, and feel GACC's ability to score and put up points could be the difference.
Clarkson/Leigh has gotten better offensively, but I think the Bluejays' defense could be suffocating enough to limit the Patriots offensively.
We shall see what happens as it should be a good one.
Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on the Bull.
I would suggest getting to the game early if you are planning to go as both West Point Schools are playing back-to-back.
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