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2024 Wildcat Basketball Teams Claim Victory in Season Openers
2024 Wildcat Basketball Teams Claim Victory in Season Openers
Posted November 13, 2024
The 2024 Wildcat basketball teams thrilled fans with wins in their 2024-25 season home openers against Concordia Lutheran on Tuesday, November 12.
The White Team secured a dramatic 26-25 victory over their opponents, with Kevin G. sinking the game-winning basket in the final seconds. Strong team defense kept the lead intact as the time expired, securing the win.
The Blue Team followed up with a 37-31 victory, led by Trammell W. and Carson R., who each scored nine points. It was a close game throughout the first half, but the Wildcats returned determined and ready to play as they pulled ahead in the second half.
Head basketball coach Howard Baer credited the team's defense and composure in breaking the full-court press as key to their success, which was especially impressive after just four days of practice. Both teams’ resilience and teamwork set a promising tone for the season ahead.
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