Wayne Trace hosted the Warriors for the annual New Year’s Boys Basketball game at the Palace on Tuesday, December 30. The Warriors had previously came from playing the Fremont last week before Christmas while the Raiders came in with a 6-0 record with the outstanding win against Miller City. Last year the annual match took place at Woodlan with the guests winning by 10 points.
“It’s out on him!” Ethan Linder, Jeffrey Jones and Coach David Randall exclaim to the refs, trying to gain possession of the ball. Photo by Jarrison Steiner. More pictures at westbendnews.net
The game began with the Warriors taking an early rise and looking to be a tough rival, quickly gathering a 6-1 lead. Raiders are known for pulling out of deficits and swiftly at that. Full court press by the entire team led Wayne Trace to overtake the opposing team.
Both the first and second quarters and The Raiders easily doubling Woodlan in points. By half time the score was 49-21. Long arms and high jumps created many turnovers for the Warriors.
In the third quarter the ball was being passed around the court and the Raider offense was setting the shot up. Luke Miller looked to be taking a shot became a coordinated pass of perfect timing to David Sinn for the Alley-Oop dunk of the year. I’m certain this had been practiced by these boys, being executed so precisely. See the video in full HD!
Both the third and fourth quarters Woodlan outscored the Raiders but it was not enough for the first half shortfall.
Wayne Trace leading so much the fourth quarter was very quick running the clock down.
Raider Alec Vest attempts a shot under the basket with Woodlan’s Evan Gustin blocking. More pictures at westbendnews.net
The final score was 76-51 and Wayne Trace increased their wins to 7-0 for the season.
Ethan Linder and Jeffrey Jones tied for most 3-point baskets at 3 each. Woodlan had an impressive 8 3-point baskets.
Score by Quarter:
Wayne Trace: 24 25 11 16 = 76
Woodlan: 9 12 12 18 = 51
Scorers for Woodlan: Jeffrey Jones 19; Andrew Keahn 8; Austin Fancher 6; Aaron Hahn 3; Elyja O’Hara 3; Ben Schwartz 3; Josh Gerig 2; Blake Williams 2; Evan Gustin 2;
Scorers for Wayne Trace: Ethan Linder 19; David Sinn 12; Corbin Linder 11; Justin Speice 6; Luke Miller 4; Brady Stabler 4; Darius hale 3; Cole Shepherd 3; Clint Sinn 2; Seth Saylor 2; Jake Arend 2;
