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COLBY, KS – In a nail-biting 1A Division II quarterfinal matchup, the Hanover Wildcats (22-2) edged out the Lebo Wolves (21-3) with a 37-34 victory at the Colby Event Center on Friday. The closely contested game showcased the resilience and determination of both teams.
Hanover’s victory was a testament to their balanced scoring and defensive effort. Anna Jueneman led the Wildcats with 10 points and 7 rebounds, while Drew Bruna also contributed 10 points. Gracie Bruna and Leigha Jueneman each added 5 points, providing crucial support.
The Wildcats’ defense proved to be a key factor, limiting Lebo’s offensive opportunities. Hanover outscored Lebo in the paint 18-12 and capitalized on turnovers, scoring 11 points off of them.
Lebo, despite a strong effort from Saige Hadley, who scored 17 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, struggled to find consistency from beyond the arc, shooting only 20% from three-point range. Ally Peek and Abigail Jones each added 6 and 3 points respectively.
The game was a defensive battle, with both teams facing challenges in converting field goals. Hanover shot 39.4% from the field, while Lebo managed only 31%. The largest lead of the game was held by Hanover, reaching 8 points in the third quarter. Lebo briefly took a 1 point lead in the 4th, showing the back and forth nature of the game.
Key statistics for Hanover included a 22.2% three-point percentage and a 56.3% free-throw percentage. Anna Jueneman’s all around game was a large factor in the wildcat victory.
The Hanover Wildcats are heading to the 1A Division II State Championship! They’ll clash with Twin Valley League rival and fellow USD 223 school, the Linn Bulldogs, at 4:00 p.m. this Saturday. Fans can tune in to 95.5 KNDY-FM to catch all the action.