Second half surge lifts TV over SW

By Becky Walz,

Wednesday, February 2, 2022 6:08 pm

At first glance, Tuesday’s contest between the Turkey Valley boys’ basketball team (9-9, 7-7 UIC) and South Winn (10-9, 8-6 UIC) looked like it would come down to the wire in Jackson Junction. However, a second half stream of Trojan baskets put the game out of reach for the Warriors, 52-35.

At first glance, Tuesday’s contest between the Turkey Valley boys’ basketball team (9-9, 7-7 UIC) and South Winn (10-9, 8-6 UIC) looked like it would come down to the wire in Jackson Junction. However, a second half stream of Trojan baskets put the game out of reach for the Warriors, 52-35.
TV hit the hardwood running in the opening period to take a 16-12 lead; however, South Winn fought back in the second quarter to tie the score 24-24 in the final minute. After the break, it looked as if the two squads would remain deadlocked as the score remained knotted at 28-all for nearly four minutes of the period before the Trojan’s had a flurry of baskets to lead 36-30 with eight minutes to play.
The Warrior scoring drought continued into the final period, unable to score until nearly the 4:00 mark as the Trojans sped away with the lead for the eventual victory.

The numbers
Four Trojans were in double figures at the end of the night, led by Calvin Bodensteiner with 14 points and eight rebounds. Converting for 13 points was Dylan Reicks who put together a double-double with 14 boards. Senior Garrett Kurtenbach provided 12 points, six rebounds, four assists and five steals, while Noah Hanson had 10 points, seven boards and five steals.
Leading South Winn at the hoop with 13 points was senior Trey Kriener. The trio of Nick Holien, Carson Wenthold and Keagen Streeter contributed six points apiece, while Dawson Wenthold and Evan Bushman tallied two points.

Next up
The Trojans will be back in action versus Kee High in Lansing Thursday, Feb. 4 and welcome the Postville Pirates to Jackson Junction Friday, Feb. 4. Turkey Valley will make up a postponed game with Riceville on the road Monday, Feb. 7.

South Winn 12 12 6 5 35
Turkey Valley 16 8 12 16 52

Turkey Valley stats
Scoring – Calvin Bodensteiner 14; Dylan Reicks 13; Garrett Kurtenbach 12; Noah Hanson 10; Carson Busta 3
Rebounds – Reicks 14; Bodensteiner 8; Hanson 7; G. Kurtenbach 6; Busta 4; Assists – G. Kurtenbach 4; Busta 1; Reicks 1; Hanson 1; Bodensteiner 1; Steals – Hanson 5; G. Kurtenbach 5; Busta 2; Reicks 2; Caleb Kurtenbach 1; Oliver Schmitt 1; Chase Hayek 1; Blocks – Reicks 1; Bodensteiner 1

South Winn stats
Scoring – Trey Kriener 13; Nick Holien 6; Carson Wenthold 6; Keagen Streeter 6; Dawson Wenthold 2; Evan Bushman 2
Other stats were unavailable at press time.

 

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