Pender Game Story Credit: Joel Janecek
A strong second half powered Pender past Clarkson/Leigh 52-39 in the third place game of the girls East Husker Conference basketball tournament at Midland University in Fremont on Saturday in action aired on 107.9 the Bull.
The game was tied at 11-11 after the first quarter.
The Pendragons outscored the Patriots 15-9 in the second quarter, and Pender led 26-20 at halftime.
Both teams scored 13 points in the third quarter, and Pender’s lead was 39-33 after three quarters of play.
The Pendragons had a strong showing in the fourth quarter, outscoring Clarkson/Leigh 13-6, pulling away for the win.
Chloe Hanel had 13 points and 7 rebounds to lead the Patriots while Baylee Settje added 7 points.
Settje was the hero on Tuesday night at Pierce in action also aired on the Bull as she nailed a 3-pointer with 3 seconds left to lift the Patriots to a 37-34 win over the Bluejays.
Clarkson/Leigh led 6-4 after one and tripled up Pierce 9-3 in the 2nd quarter to take a 15-7 lead into the locker room.
The Bluejays won the 3rd quarter 12-7 to make it a 22-19 game at the end of three.
Both teams scored 15 points in the 4th quarter.
Brynn Settje had 14 points while Baylee Settje notched 10. Korbee Wendt added 10 rebounds.
Great win for the Patriots on Tuesday!
Clarkson/Leigh (17-5) rounds out the regular season at Stanton (8-13) Thursday night.
The Mustangs doubled up Winside 58-29 at home Tuesday night.
This should be an interesting and competitive game.
Stanton has the potential to play the Patriots tough.
It’s a rivalry game and those are never easy and are always super competitive and close regardless of records.
Clarkson/Leigh can’t have a letdown after or be hungover from Tuesday’s win over Pierce either.
I don’t think that will be the case as I think the Patriots will be refocus themselves on the task at hand against the Mustangs.
Clarkson/Leigh’s motto is “Smart with Heart” and I look for the Patriots to play that way come Thursday night.
