In an exciting day for basketball on January 10, 2024, the boys’ team from Corsica-Stickney secured a hard-fought victory against Scotland/Menno, winning the game 47-41. Despite trailing at halftime, Corsica-Stickney rallied to clinch their third win of the season, improving their record to 3-4.
Jaxson Feenstra led the Jaguars with a solid performance, contributing 13 points and grabbing seven rebounds. His teammates, Sawyer Schmidt and Jett Kemp, added nine points each, with Kemp also providing six assists. Aiden Clites made a significant defensive impact, recording six steals. The team struggled with their shooting, finishing the game with a field goal percentage of just 33%.
On the opposing side, Erick Buechler showcased his skills for Scotland/Menno, achieving a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds. The Trappers initially held the lead, finishing the first quarter at 14-7 and leading 20-19 at halftime. Hunter Yosten contributed nine points to the Trappers’ efforts, but it was not enough to secure the win as they fell to 2-5 for the season.
Looking ahead, Corsica-Stickney will face Mitchell Christian on Tuesday, while Scotland/Menno is set to visit Centerville on the same day.
Girls’ Basketball Highlights
In the girls’ basketball segment, Corsica-Stickney continued their dominance by defeating Scotland/Menno decisively, with a final score of 60-30. Braylee Bordewyk was a standout performer, scoring 20 points, while Sophie DeLange contributed 19 points and Hadynn Johnson added another 12 points. The Trappers struggled offensively, with Lexie McNinch managing just nine points.
In other girls’ games, Freeman improved their record to 4-2 with a commanding home victory over Tripp-Delmont/Armour, winning 68-27. Aubree Tschetter led Freeman with 20 points, supported by Vaida Ammann and Rylee Peters, who both scored 13 points. Meanwhile, Kinley Spaans led the Nighthawks with 18 points in their defeat, bringing their record to 3-3.
Other Boys’ Basketball Results
Several other notable boys’ basketball games occurred on Saturday. Wagner edged out Winner with a narrow 58-55 victory. Jesse Zephier was the top scorer for Wagner, contributing 17 points, while Ky Arpan secured a double-double with 15 points and 15 rebounds. For Winner, Carter Craven had an impressive game, scoring 25 points and grabbing 10 rebounds.
Freeman also secured a win, defeating Tripp-Delmont/Armour 53-33. David Walter led the Flyers with 16 points and 10 rebounds. For Tripp-Delmont/Armour, Grant Wunder and Jake Strand scored 12 and eight points, respectively, with Payton Goehring contributing ten rebounds.
As the basketball season progresses, teams are gearing up for more competitive matchups, showcasing the talent and determination of players across the region. The upcoming games promise to deliver further excitement as teams battle for positioning in the standings.