By: Joe Shouse, Sportswriter
HAVILAND – Trailing 15-8 after one quarter of play last Saturday night at the Palace visiting Lincolnview was shut out in the second quarter to trail the Raiders 30-8 at halftime. The first half deficit was more than the Lancers could overcome and the Raiders picked up win number four on the season 55-42.
Wayne Trace, coming off a convincing win the night before at Liberty Center, came out of the gate ready to play on both ends of the court.
“Our game plan was to do what we know we can do and not allow Bowersock and Kemler beat us,” said Raider Head Coach Jim Linder.
The Raiders did just that. Both Bowersock and Kemler combined for less than ten points.
“I’m really proud of the kids. Jace (Vining) and Trae (Sinn) worked really hard defensively and held their scorers from getting their points. Reid Miller played smart tonight and was fantastic on both ends,” said Linder.
Both teams played even in the third frame with each scoring eight points. In the fourth period with the game all decided but the final score the Lancers came to life offensively scoring 26 points to 17 for the victorious Raiders.
The Raiders place four players in double digits with a trio scoring 13 each. Reid Miller, Nate Gerber and Jace Vining were each good for 13 points a piece with team mate Alex Reinhart adding 10, hitting 5-6 from the floor.
“We had good balance tonight and I thought for the most part we played under control offensively, It was a great team performance,” said Linder.
Along with his 13 points, Miller added four assists and picked up three steals. To go along with his 13 points, Gerber grabbed 10 rebounds.
Josiah Linder made his presence know in the paint, leading both teams in the rebound department with 12 along with two points. Trae Sinn and Mox Price each scored two points to round out the Raiders scoring.
Leading scorers for the Lancers were Kyle Wallis with nine and Creed Jessee chipping in eight.
Wayne Trace hit 37 percent of their shots on 17-45. At the foul line the Raiders were 17-24 for 71 percent. Lincolnview managed 12-35 from the floor for a 28 percent clip. At the charity stripe the Lancers were 12-15.
The Raiders owned the boards with a 41 to 23 advantage. In the turnover department the Raiders committed 14 while the Lancers collected 10.
It’s another double header weekend before Christmas with the Raiders traveling to Miller City this Friday followed by a Saturday match up with Van Wert at the Palace.
