NLHS Sports Roundup

The only game left in town is JH Boys Basketball, but their season is winding down too, as these boys have only two games left,

Tuesday, Feb. 13 found the Tigers at Central Lee. The 7th grade slump continues. The boys suffered the loss, 37-55. Scoring for the Tigers were Kellan Porter with 25, Linken Welcher and Reed Lindsey each scored four, and John Gallup and Zane Long each added two.

The 8th grade remains undefeated. They smashed Central Lee 43 to 8. Owen Severson had four 3’s for 12 points. Jaece Deterdling had 13, Gavin Strawhacker added 8, Cole Swanson scored six, and Dylan Burden had four.

The Thursday night game on Feb. 15 saw Holy Trinity come to town. The Tigers stayed close for a while, but the Crusaders pulled away on the strength of their 3-point shooting. The 7th grade suffered a 58-36 loss. Kellan Porter had 25, Zane Long had five, Reed Lindsey added four, and John Gallup had two.

The 8th grade played really well and won 47 — 36. Jaece Deterdling led the Tigers with 16 points. Dylan Burden was right behind with 14. Gavin Strawhacker and Cole Swanson each scored seven, and Owen Severson added three.

VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL

The Tigers tried, but in the end experience and height won out. The Winfield — Mt. Union Wolves won 70 — 37 … a little revenge from when the Tigers knocked them out of post season play last year.

The Tigers scored in single digits in three of the four quarters and were stymied at every turn. In the last game of the season for the Tigers, Brigham Porter led the Tigers with 13 points. London Franklin added eight and pulled down six rebounds. Carter Benjamin and Tate Welcher each had six. Memphis Watson and Brendan Richey each added two. The Tigers finished their season with a 5-17 record.

VARSITY WRESTLING

Gage Burden was the lone Tiger qualifying for the State wrestling tournament. Wrestling at 126 lbs., he won his first round over Jordan Smith of Oakland Riverside by a 9-8 final decision. In the second round, he faced Jaxon Larson from Don Bosco. Gage lost by a 7-1 decision. Gage then went to the consolation bracket with his match against Brody Kleitsch. Gage went 1-1 on the day with an 8-2 decision over Kleitsch. But a major decision loss to Payton Harger of Earlham ended his tournament run. What a great season … congratulations Gage!!!

Also a shoutout to Mark Chiri for his induction into the Hall of Fame. Your numbers were truly remarkable … a well-deserved honor!!!

That’s a wrap for the winter sports. All our athletes look forward to track, softball and baseball, and warmer weather (fingers crossed.) As always … go Tigers.