The Howells-Dodge Girls Basketball Team is headed to State for the first time since winning State in 2016-2017 as the Jaguars defeated Parkview Christian 58-30 at home in the D2-4 District Final Friday night.
Jeff’s Game Recap:
The Jaguars led 19-8 after one and won the 2nd quarter 10-3 to take a 29-11 lead into the locker room. Howells-Dodge won the 3rd quarter 23-18 to extend their lead to 52-29 at the end of three. The Jaguars won the 4th quarter 6-1. Kylie Brichacek had 13 points while Kenadie Throener totaled 12 points and 10 rebounds, good enough for a double-double. Jordyn Ratzlaff added 12 points and 7 rebounds while Jade Bayer posted 12 points.
State Tournament Game Preview:
Howells-Dodge (13-10) battles Sandhills/Thedford (21-4) at the State Tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday morning. in action that can be heard on 107.9 the Bull. The Knights won 54-28 at home over High Plains Community in the D2-5 District Final at home Friday night.
Jeff’s Take:
This is a really intriguing game to me. You have a 13-10 four seed in Howells-Dodge going up against a great power in Sandhills/Thedford. The Jaguars are kind of like a C-2 or D-1 team in the D-2 State Tournament given their past classifications. It figures to be an interesting game for sure. I think it can go either way. It just depends on which team starts and finishes the strongest in my mind. Whichever team can come through in the clutch figures to win this one.
