The Rundown – December 12
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Let’s recap some of the action from Saturday’s schedule. Dunkerton vs. Janesville Both teams entered the matchup unbeaten, but the Raiders outlasted the Wildcats, and now Dunkerton stands alone atop the division standings. Janesville had a frantic fourth-quarter effort that…
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Continue ReadingLet’s recap some of the action from Saturday’s schedule.
Dunkerton vs. Janesville
Both teams entered the matchup unbeaten, but the Raiders outlasted the Wildcats, and now Dunkerton stands alone atop the division standings. Janesville had a frantic fourth-quarter effort that almost was enough to complete the comeback, but the hole was too large to dig themselves out of. Earlier in the week, Casey Gardner set a Dunkerton school record for assists in a game (15) after tying it the previous game. His playmaking was strong in Saturday’s game, too. Jake Kennedy Jake Kennedy 6'0" | SG Dunkerton | 2021 State IA continued his hot shooting, and it was all enough to move past Janesville 56–52.
Offensive explosion for the Warriors
Alta-Aurelia had one of the best offensive performances you’ll see from a team this year. They defeated Woodbury Central 83-50 on Saturday night with a 72%(!) effective field goal percentage. Every Warrior with multiple shot attempts on the night shot 50% from the field or above. Cade Rohwer (24 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 steals) and Trey Engelmann (19 points, 7 assists) were the best players on the court, but it was balanced scoring from the rest of the team that made this one so lopsided. The Warriors improve to 4–1.
Spirit Lake Central Lyon
Last Tuesday, Spirit Lake hit a shot at the buzzer to beat Spencer. They mustered up that same magic on Saturday when they squared off against Central Lyon. Similar situation, same result, and the same player knocking down the big shot. Tyler Kriener hit two game-winning shots at the buzzer in week two to help move his team to 4-0. The Indians are filled with smart, sharp-passing players, which produces great looks for all five positions. Vance Katzfey Vance Katzfey 6'3" | SG Spirit Lake | 2022 State IA is the primary scoring option on the team, but he also moves the ball well. Brent Scott Brent Scott 6'1" | SF Spirit Lake | 2021 State IA is a willing and able passer at the forward position. Tyler Kriener also flashes some great passing vision. They play unselfishly and connected on both offense and defense, which has propelled them to an undefeated record so far.
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— Matt Heinrichs (@mattheinrix) December 13, 2020
Quick Hits
- Caleb Holmes Caleb Holmes 6'2" | SF Hinton | 2022 State IA (Hinton, Jr.) crossed the 20-point threshold for the fourth time this season. He’s averaging 23.4 points per game so far, and shooting 43% from three.
- Class 1A #1 North Linn defeated Cedar Valley Christian 95–32 on Saturday, which moves them to 5-0.
- Sophomore William Kiburis helped Gladbrook-Reinbeck remain unbeaten with his 25 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, and 5 steals on Saturday.