Wahoo vs Nebraska City

Dominant First Quarter Sets the Tone
Wahoo burst out of the gate with an impressive 28 points in the first quarter, establishing a lead they would maintain throughout the game. Their offensive firepower was on full display against Trailblazer conference rival Nebraska City, resulting in a commanding 84–25 victory.

Balanced Contributions Across the Team
Coach T.J. O’Connor described the performance as a “total team effort.” Ten different players scored for Wahoo, with the bench contributing 15 points. Griffin Hancock led the reserves with 16 points, while Quincy Gigstad grabbed 7 rebounds off the bench. In total, Wahoo outrebounded Nebraska City 33–11.

Unselfish Play and Defensive Pressure
Led by Jase Kaminski’s 8 assists, the Warriors achieved their highest assist total of the season with 26. Their defensive intensity was equally impressive, forcing Nebraska City into 21 turnovers. Cody Hesser led the team with 4 of Wahoo’s 15 steals.

Three-Point Barrage in the First Half
Wahoo started strong from beyond the arc, with Landon Glock opening and closing the first quarter with three-pointers and totaling three for the period. Hesser and Hancock also scored from long range, giving the Warriors five three-pointers in the first quarter.

Continued Momentum and Expanding Lead
Nebraska City managed to score 11 points in the second quarter, but Wahoo continued to pull away. Eli Shada’s layup at the end of the half extended the lead to 51–18, Wahoo’s largest advantage up to that point.

Transition Game Takes Over in the Second Half
Wahoo shifted their focus to transition offense in the third quarter, forcing 8 more turnovers and scoring five times on fast breaks. Gigstad capped the quarter with a basket that put the Warriors up 69–25. At the 6:16 mark, Kaminski scored in transition off a pass from Shada, pushing Wahoo ahead 59–18 and triggering a running clock.

Reserves Shine in the Fourth Quarter
The final period belonged to Wahoo’s bench players, who scored 15 points and held Nebraska City scoreless. Brody Milliken added 5 points, and Gigstad’s putback provided the final two points for the Warriors.

Coach’s Reflections
Coach O’Connor praised his team, saying, “I thought our boys came out aggressive and got right to it and did what we wanted to do early. We were able to mix in some young guys and get them some minutes which was also great.”

Key Performers and Game Stats
Cody Hesser led Wahoo in scoring with 18 points, followed by Hancock with 16 and Glock with 11. For Nebraska City, only three players scored, with Kaiden Klassen contributing 18 points.
Nebraska City’s record fell to 5–8, while Wahoo’s win marked their fifth straight, improving their record to 8–5. Wahoo is now 1–1 in the Trailblazer conference, with Nebraska City at 1–3.

Noteworthy:
Leading Scorer: Cody Hesser 18 pts.; Rebounds -- Quincy Gigstad 7 ; Assists -- Jase Kaminski 8 ; Steals-- Cody Hesser 4

Wahoo
freethrows: 3 / 5 60 % ; fieldgoals: 37 / 54 69 % ; three point: 7 / 17 41 %

Nebraska City
freethrows: 2 / 3 67 % ; fieldgoals: 11 / 38 29 %; three point: 1 / 9 11 %

Nebraska City Statistics

GAME PLAYLIST:

Q 1 6:24 Eli Shada 2 drive from Kaminski 2-0
Q 1 6:24 Lincoln Lutheran 2 inside 2-2
Q 1 5:32 Jase Kaminski 2 drive baseline from Brigham 4-2
Q 1 4:50 Cody Hesser 2 inside 6-2
Q 1 3:26 Cody Hesser 2 drive from Brigham 8-2
Q 1 3:16 Lincoln Lutheran 3 3-pointer 8-5
Q 1 3:0 Cody Hesser 0 of 1 free throw 8-2
Q 1 2:40 Lincoln Lutheran 2 drive 8-7
Q 1 2:24 Landon Glock 3 3-pointer 11-7
Q 1 1:07 Lincoln Lutheran 2 of 2 free throw 11-9
Q 1 0:07 Lincoln Lutheran 2 drive 11-11
Q 1 0:07 Lincoln Lutheran 0 of 1 free throw 11-11
Q 1 0:00 Kip Brigham 2 transition from Hesser 13-11
Q 2 7:28 Jase Kaminski 2 of 2 free throw 15-11
Q 2 7:15 Lincoln Lutheran 3 3-pointer 15-14
Q 2 5:47 Landon Glock 3 3-pointer 18-14
Q 2 5:47 Lincoln Lutheran 3 3-pointer 18-17
Q 2 4:30 Cody Hesser 3 3-pointer 21-17
Q 2 3:47 Cody Hesser 3 3-pointer 24-17
Q 2 1:59 Jase Kaminski 2 inside 26-17
Q 2 1:41 Lincoln Lutheran 2 drive 26-19
Q 2 1:23 Griffin Hancock 3 3-pointer 29-19
Q 2 1:04 Lincoln Lutheran 2 of 2 free throw 29-21
Q 2 0:41 Lincoln Lutheran 1 of 2 free throw 29-22
Q 2 0:19 Kip Brigham 2 jumpshot 31-22
Q 3 7:41 Kip Brigham 2 drive backdoor from Hesser 33-22
Q 3 6:03 Landon Glock 3 3-pointer 36-22
Q 3 4:37 Lincoln Lutheran 1 of 2 free throw 36-23
Q 3 4:25 Landon Glock 3 3-pointer 39-23
Q 3 4:01 Lincoln Lutheran 3 3-pointer 39-26
Q 3 3:46 Cody Hesser 3 3-pointer 42-26
Q 3 3:33 Lincoln Lutheran 3 3-pointer 42-29
Q 3 3:01 Cody Hesser 2 drive 44-29
Q 3 2:43 Lincoln Lutheran 2 drive 44-31
Q 3 2:16 Lincoln Lutheran 2 drive 44-33
Q 3 2:16 Lincoln Lutheran 1 of 1 free throw 44-34
Q 3 2:00 Kip Brigham 2 inside 46-34
Q 3 1:25 Eli Shada 2 drive from Brigham 48-34
Q 3 1:13 Lincoln Lutheran 2 of 2 free throw 48-36
Q 4 7:37 Lincoln Lutheran 2 drive 48-38
Q 4 6:47 Eli Shada 2 of 2 free throw 50-38
Q 4 6:01 Lincoln Lutheran 2 of 2 putback 50-40
Q 4 5:24 Lincoln Lutheran 1 of 2 free throw 50-41
Q 4 3:55 Cody Hesser 2 drive backdoor from Kaminski 52-41
Q 4 3:16 Eli Shada 1 of 2 free throw 53-41
Q 4 2:38 Kip Brigham 2 drive baseline from Kaminski 55-41
Q 4 2:22 Lincoln Lutheran 2 inside 55-43
Q 4 1:43 Cody Hesser 2 of 2 free throw 57-43
Q 4 1:27 Lincoln Lutheran 3 3-pointer 57-46
Q 4 1:20 Kip Brigham 2 of 2 free throw 59-46
Q 4 1:05 Lincoln Lutheran 3 3-pointer 59-49
Q 4 1:00 Kip Brigham 2 of 2 free throw 61-49
Q 4 0:29 Cody Hesser 2 of 2 free throw 63-49
Q 4 0:20 Lincoln Lutheran 1 of 2 free throw 63-50
Q 4 0:19 Cody Hesser 2 of 2 free throw 65-50