ONALASKA — Tiger basketball could not overcome a strong Wildcat offense Tuesday, dropping an 84-47 contest in Onalaska.
The Wildcats set a blistering pace that they would maintain throughout the game. They fell behind soon after the tip, but led 20-10 after a quarter.
Free throws were an issue, going 1-for-7 in the first half from the line. Yet, the difference continued to snowball on the Tigers. Onalaska had 41 points going into the break, and the team would score at least 20 in every quarter.
For Trinity, Ayden DuBose had 18 points, Terian Maxie 17 and Tristan Bass 10. For Onalaska, Spencer Green led the game with 21 points, Devon Vienneau 16, Patrick Roth 14, and Wyatt Reyes 12.
Trinity coach Colton Jackson was complimentary of the Wildcats’ performance.
“Onalaska can freaking shoot it, man,” he said. “They came out firing in the second half and kind of extended their lead. We didn't convert on turnovers when we needed to. Overall, Onalaska is a good basketball team, so we have to get better and better and keep grinding. We are 16-8 right now and sitting in third in district.”
Even with a possible playoff team, the Tigers have plenty of potential to grow.
“We are young and we are relying on a couple of sophomores and freshmen,” he said. “Our senior went out with a thumb injury tonight and we came up with some good stops and good steals and good baskets. We are learning and growing, and it is going to be a great opportunity for us in the future.”
The Bulldogs aren’t 10th in the state for nothing, as they tromped over the Highway 94 rival Apple Springs 89-52 on Friday.
Centerville big man Jake Slaten dominated the boards with 35 points, including two treys, and 21 rebounds. Adding to the total were Kolt Larsen with 18, Hardy Brown with 15 and Iain Kendrick with 11.
Eagle team leader Zeth Dugat put up 13 points on the night.
On Jan. 28, the Bulldogs manhandled Zavalla 75-37 behind Slaten’s 27 points and 13 rebounds. Kolt Larsen added 10 points as well as 11 assists, while Iain Kendrick chipped in 14 points, with 12 of those coming from 3-point range.
For the Eagles, the team posted another loss, this one 92-52 to Wells.
Top scorers were Cooper Campbell with 14, Bradyn Kaufman with 13 and Zeth Dugat with 11. Campbell also pulled in 10 rebounds.
The Indians posted two losses on the week, 60-23 against Leon on Jan. 28 and 46-17 against Lovelady on Friday.
Against Leon, Ty Torregrossa had the hot hand with 6 points; and against Lovelady, Everett Snyder put up 6.
