The West Point-Beemer Girls overcame an early deficit to beat Milford 47-35 for the C1-7 District title at Fremont High Friday night in action aired on 107.9 the Bull.
Milford was leading 9-5 when WP-B’s Reece Snodgrass hit a three pointer at the buzzer, making the score 9-8 Milford after one.
That was the momentum change that the Cadets were looking for, as they outscored Milford 13-4 in the second quarter, taking a 21-13 lead into halftime.
WP-B opened the third quarter on a 7-0 scoring run, before Milford went on an 8-2 run of their own. The Eagles were able to pull within single digits a few times, but West Point-Beemer led 33-23 after the third quarter.
The Cadets made free throws down the stretch and were able to keep Milford at arm’s length, securing the win, and the district championship.
Sidney Swanson had 17 points and 13 rebounds for the Cadets, good enough for a double-double. Snodgrass added 16 points while Brooklyn Weddle totaled 8.
West Point-Beemer is now 23-5 on the season and qualifies for the C1 state tournament.
The Cadets take on North Bend Central (24-2) in the first round of State on Thursday at the Devaney Center in action we'll have for you on 107.9 the Bull.
The Tigers won 55-47 in overtime over Norfolk Catholic in the C1-3 Sub-State Final from Wisner-Pilger Friday night.
NBC beat West Point-Beemer 53-43 in West Point on December 12th in action that we had for you on the Bull.
The Cadets are a much better team now than they were then though, in my opinion.
I feel the key to the game for West Point-Beemer is attacking the basket and getting the Tigers' post players in foul trouble.
I feel this year's game is a much more favorable matchup for the Cadets than last year's game was.
West Point-Beemer gets an afternoon game and is playing a familiar, common opponent.
I definitely think the Cadets have a better chance of winning this year than they did last year.
I feel West Point-Beemer's experience at State last year will really help them this year.
Of course the Tigers made State last year too so they have a lot of experience as well.
I think the winner of this game will reach the State Championship Game.
That can definitely be the Cadets to if they play great and up to their potential.
This game ought to be a great, tight, and closely contested contest.
Both teams should really get after one another and be neck and neck for four quarters.
I feel the game could truly go either way.
It could come down to a free throw, a shot, or perhaps even a defensive stand.
Every possession, every shot, every point, every turnover is so critical.
One mistake late in this one could be the difference between winning and losing.
It will be interesting to see what happens.
Tip-off is scheduled for 3:45 p.m. on the Bull.
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