Wahoo vs ElkhornMountMichael

Wahoo’s offense had been sputtering in the early season, but a little rest over the Christmas break gave the Warriors the boost they needed. The Warriors put up their highest score of the season as they defeated Elkhorn Mount Michael 74-60 in the first round of the Wahoo Holiday Tournament. The third quarter was especially productive for Wahoo as they outscored Mount Michael 26 – 16. The 26 points was the most in a quarter to date this season. Trailing 32 – 34 at the half, Cody Hesser opened the second half with a three-pointer and gave Wahoo its first lead since the first minutes of the game. Landon Glock connected on three treys in the period and Wahoo built a 58-48 lead to start the fourth period.

Jase Kaminski scored the first five points of the final period, hitting a three as the shot clock ran out at the 6:17 mark. A Glock three-pointer with 5:29 remaining gave the Warriors their biggest lead at 66 – 50. Hesser made 4 of 4 free throws down the stretch to preserve the win.

Early in the game, it appeared like Wahoo might extend their two-game losing streak as Mount Michael took a 20-11 lead in the first period. In the quarter, the Knights made 4 out of 6 three-point shots, with junior Conner Sail contributing two of them. The Knights scored the first 8 points of the second period and built a 30-16 lead. Wahoo switched to a 1-31 zone and a full court press and turned things around. The Warriors forced 7 turnovers in the period. Coach T.J. O’Connor commented, “We were a little slow out of the gate against Mount Michael, but really started to shoot it well and get some things going in transition.”

Hesser led Wahoo with 28 points, a career high. The senior was 3 of 4 from three-point range, a perfect 7 of 7 from the free throw line and 6 of 9 on two-point shots. Glock also had a career high in points, scoring 21 for the Warriors, including five three pointers. Kaminski was also in double figures with 16. Sail was high scorer for the Knights with 19 – he also connected on 5 three’s. Noah Stricklett scored 11 and Paxton Theis 10 for Mount Michael. Eli Shada led Wahoo with 9 rebounds. Kip Brigham dished out 6 assists. Wahoo registered 13 steals.

Wahoo picked up their fourth win of the season (4-3) and advanced to the tournament championship game against Seward. Mount Michael dropped to 5-2 and will play host team Bishop Neumann in the consolation game.

Noteworthy:
Leading Scorer: Cody Hesser 28 pts.; Rebounds -- Eli Shada 9 ; Assists -- Kip Brigham 6 ; Steals-- Kip Brigham; Eli Shada; Cody Hesser 3

Wahoo
freethrows: 12 / 15 80 % ; fieldgoals: 26 / 55 47 % ; three point: 10 / 25 40 %

Elkhorn Mount Michael
freethrows: 3 / 5 60 % ; fieldgoals: 24 / 55 44 %; three point: 9 / 25 36 %

Mount Michael Statistics

GAME PLAYLIST:

Q 1 7:47 Kip Brigham 2 back door from Kaminski 2-0
Q 1 7:32 opponent 3 3 pointer 2-3
Q 1 6:58 opponent 2 drive 2-5
Q 1 6:41 opponent 2 drive 2-7
Q 1 6:20 Cody Hesser 3 3 pointer 5-7
Q 1 6:11 Landon Glock 2 drive from Brigham off a steal 7-7
Q 1 5:21 Eli Shada 1 of 2 freethrow 8-7
Q 1 4:42 Cody Hesser 2 inside 10-7
Q 1 4:37 opponent 2 drive 10-9
Q 1 4:27 opponent 3 3 pointer 10-12
Q 1 3:0 opponent 3 3 pointer 10-15
Q 1 2:30 opponent 2 drive 10-17
Q 1 2:30 opponent 0 of 1 freethrow 10-17
Q 1 2:12 Eli Shada 1 of 2 freethrow 11-17
Q 1 2:7 opponent 3 3 pointer 11-20
Q 1 1:53 Landon Glock 3 3 pointer 14-20
Q 1 1:9 Cody Hesser 2 drive off in-bounds play 16-20
Q 1 0:50 opponent 2 baseline 16-22
Q 2 7:47 opponent 3 3-pointer 16-25
Q 2 7:22 opponent 3 3 pointer 16-28
Q 2 6:21 opponent 2 putback 16-30
Q 2 5:48 Jase Kaminski 2 putback off steal and transition 18-30
Q 2 5:19 Cody Hesser 2 drive off steal 20-30
Q 2 5:19 Cody Hesser 1 of 1 free throw 21-30
Q 2 4:2 opponent 2 of 2 freethrow 21-32
Q 2 3:35 Jase Kaminski 3 3-pointer Glock offensive rebound / assist 24-32
Q 2 2:38 opponent 2 transition 24-34
Q 2 2:21 Eli Shada 2 drive 26-34
Q 2 2:4 Cody Hesser 2 transition coast to coast 28-34
Q 2 0:21 Cody Hesser 2 drive off turnover 32-34
Q 3 7:40 Cody Hesser 3 3-pointer 35-34
Q 3 7:15 opponent 3 3-pointer corner 35-37
Q 3 6:44 Jase Kaminski 2 drive 37-37
Q 3 6:32 Jase Kaminski 2 layup off steal 39-37
Q 3 6:22 opponent 2 outside shot long 2 39-39
Q 3 5:43 opponent 3 3-pointer 39-42
Q 3 5:6 Cody Hesser 3 3-pointer Kaminski hurt on play 42-42
Q 3 4:16 Landon Glock 3 3-pointer 45-42
Q 3 3:26 Landon Glock 3 3-pointer 48-42
Q 3 3:13 opponent 2 drive 48-44
Q 3 3:1 Landon Glock 3 3-pointer 51-44
Q 3 2:20 Eli Shada 1 of 2 free throw 52-44
Q 3 2:8 opponent 2 inside 52-46
Q 3 1:56 Cody Hesser 2 of 2 free throw 54-46
Q 3 1:33 Cody Hesser 2 drive 56-46
Q 3 1:15 Landon Glock 2 layup Hesser steal & Brigham assist 58-46
Q 3 0:55 opponent 2 drive 58-48
Q 4 7:40 Jase Kaminski 2 inside 60-48
Q 4 6:17 Jase Kaminski 3 3-pointer corner as shot clock ran out 63-48
Q 4 5:58 opponent 2 baseline 63-50
Q 4 5:29 Landon Glock 3 3-pointer 66-50
Q 4 4:50 opponent 2 drive 66-52
Q 4 4:18 opponent 3 3-pointer corner off offensive rebound 66-55
Q 4 2:46 Jase Kaminski 2 drive coast to coast 68-55
Q 4 2:5 Kip Brigham 2 putback 70-55
Q 4 1:52 opponent 1 of 2 free throw 70-56
Q 4 1:31 opponent 2 drive 70-58
Q 4 1:21 opponent 2 layup off steal 70-60
Q 4 0:54 Cody Hesser 2 of 2 free throw 72-60
Q 4 0:30 Cody Hesser 2 of 2 free throw 74-60