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Last Updated: Dec 12, 2008 - 4:54:39 PM |
Warriors Open Season with Win at Sigourney
SIGOURNEY - The HLV Warrior boys basketball team traveled to Sigourney on Tuesday, December 2nd and picked up a 64-48 opening night win over the Savages. The game featured a father versus son coaching match up as the Warriors are coached by Zack Tremmel and the Savages are coached by his dad, Hall of Fame Coach Dave Tremmel.
After getting off to a slow start offensively, the Warriors used hot three point shooting to build a 17-10 lead after the 1st period of play. The Warriors tight pressing defense began to wear down the Savages and the HLV lead would increase to 35-17 at the half-time break. The Warriors would maintain a comfortable lead throughout the second half and HLV would pick up the win.
Jon Faga had a big opening night, finishing with 23 points and 7 assists. Brenden Kuesel also had a great night, scoring 12 points, dishing out 5 assists and picking up 8 steals. The Warriors also received strong play on the inside from Drew Schultz and Scott Blomme. Schultz had 12 points and 5 rebounds, while Blomme had 6 points, 14 rebounds and blocked 4 shots. Jake Burns and Alex Schnebbe both added 4 points.
The Warriors were scheduled to host English Valleys on Dec. 9, however that game was cancelled due to inclement weather. The Warriors travel to BGM on December 12th and then host Iowa Valley in a JV-Varsity boys game on December 15th. They host Tri-County on December 16.
Sigourney hands HLV girls their first loss
The 10th ranked Sigourney Savages took advantage of their size on the inside to hand the HLV girls basketball team their first loss of the season on December 2nd at Sigourney. The loss left the Warriors with a record of 2-1.
The game would stay close in the early going, with Sigourney holding a 16-10 lead at the end of the 1st period. The Savages would begin to extend their lead in the 2nd period, and held a 28-14 half-time advantage.
The Savages would continue to maintain a double digit lead in the 3rd period and were ahead 36-23 with one period to play. The Warriors would come out hot to start the 4th quarter and would cut the Savage lead to 39-31 with 6:00 minutes to play. The Warriors were still within 9 points at the 3:00 minute mark, but the Savages would outscore the Warriors 15-2 the rest of the way to pull away for the 58-36 win.
Paige Simmons finished the night with 9 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists. Sarah Smith had 9 points and grabbed 5 rebounds. Crystal McClenathan also ended up with 9 points. Shelly McWilliams added 4 points and had 5 rebounds, while Misty Schafbuch scored 4 points and recorded 3 steals.
The December 9 game with English Valleys was cancelled due to weather. The Warriors will take on BGM in Brooklyn on December 12th and then will face Iowa Valley in Marengo on December 15th in a JV-Varsity girls match-up before hosting Tri-County on December 16th.
Five Warriors Named to KGRN All-Area Team
The HLV Warrior football team had five members selected to the KGRN All-Area football team. Senior running backs Jon Faga and Bryce Hasley were selected to the offensive team. Senior defensive tackle Tyler Dietrich, Senior defensive end Grant Hinrichs and Senior defensive back Jake Burns were named to the defensive team.
HLV football staff named KGRN Coaches of the Year
HLV head coach Kevin Smith and assistants Adam Hadenfeldt and Joe Simmons were named area coaches of the year. The Warriors ended the year with a 9-3 record after advancing to the Class A State quarterfinal game, where they lost to eventual state championship runner-up North Tama.
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