North Bend (First Round, Sub-Districts @ Seward)--February 18, 2008
Wahoo    63
North Bend    53
The Wahoo Warriors defeated the North Bend Tigers 63-53 in first round district action Monday night at Seward High School. The game was a rematch of six days earlier, in which North Bend won on a half court shot at the buzzer.
The game was close throughout. It was tied at 19 after one quarter of play, and the Tigers led 31-29 at halftime. Neither team led by more than 5 throughout the first half. The third quarter stayed tight as well, and North Bend led 44-42 heading into the final stanza.
North Bend scored the first four points of the fourth quarter to take their largest lead of the game at 48-42, behind back-to-back buckets from Tyler Kingston. The Warriors would respond though. Austin Watton, who had been quiet through the first three quarters, scored the next nine points of the game, on two jumpers, a trey, and two free throws. Grant Anderson would finish with a nice post move and basket to complete the 11-0 run to give the Warriors a 53-48 lead. Kingston would convert a conventional three-point play to cut the lead to 53-51, but the Warriors' David Stuchlik hit a big trey on the other end to push the lead back to 5 at 56-51 with 2:10 left. Free throws from Taylor Murren, Watton, Jake Barry, and David Stuchlik would seal the win for the Warriors, 63-53.
"It was a tough win. Neither team was able to pull away through 3 quarters. Just when it was not looking good, early in the fourth, Austin Watton made some big plays for us, and that 11-0 run was the game," said Coach Kevin Scheef. "David Stuchlik made some big shots for us tonight, which was important. His trey, after they had cut the lead to 2 midway through the fourth, was huge. Taylor played extremely well again for us tonight."
Taylor Murren led Wahoo with 24 points, 5 boards, and 6 steals. David Stuchlik added 15 points. Grant Anderson contributed 11 points and 6 boards, and Austin Watton had 10 points, all of which came in the fourth quarter.
Turnovers were a big factor for the Warriors. Wahoo forced 21 North Bend turnovers, while committing just 11 themselves.
Wahoo improves to 11-8, and will face David City on Tuesday night. North Bend's season ends at 11-10.