Warrior Girls fall to St. Paul in down-to-the-wire first round State Tourney game
Wahoo closes 2019-2020 season with 18-8 record
photo courtesy Studio 123
Warrior Senior Kendal Brigham has consistently been Wahoo's top scorer during the 2019-2020 season, averaging 17 points per game.2019-2020 SCHEDULE:
(Home games are in BOLD CAPS)
VARSITY ROSTER
| No. | Name | Height | Gr. |
| 4 | Abbey Borchers | 5'9" | 10 |
| 10 | Toni Greenfield | 5'5" | 11 |
| 12 | Taylor Luben | 5'6" | 10 |
| 14 | Autumn Iversen | 5'6" | 9 |
| 20 | Ella Lacey | 5'4" | 9 |
| 22 | Alyssa Luedtke | 5'6" | 11 |
| 24 | Kharissa Eddie | 5'9" | 11 |
| 30 | Kelsie Sears | 6'0" | 11 |
| 32 | Kendal Brigham | 5'5" | 12 |
| 34 | Courtney Strait | 5'8" | 11 |
| 42 | Sarah Kolterman | 5'8" | 9 |
| 44 | Kylee Kenning | 5'8" | 10 |
| 54 | Tessa Gatewood | 6'0" | 11 |
Click HERE to view the entire girls basketball roster.
Head Coach: Linda Walker | Assistant Coaches: Wes Kramer, Jessica Kurth, Kelsey Sestak
Student Managers: Jaclyn Harris, Lillian Harris, Lanta Hitz, Emma Lacey, Hayden Nelson, Audrey Waido
2019-2020 SEASON RECORD: 18-8
ALL-CONFERENCE:
Congratulations to the following Warriors for being named to the 2019-2020 Nebraska Capitol Conference Girls All-Conference team:
Kendal Brigham (1st Team Captain)
Kelsie Sears (2nd Team)
Honorable Mention: Taylor Luben, Toni Greenfield, Kharissa Eddie, Autumn Iversen
ALL-AREA:
Congratulations to the following Warriors for being named to the 2019-2020 All-Area Girls Basketball Team by the Wahoo Newspaper:
Kendal Brigham (1st Team, Honorary Captain)
Kelsie Sears (2nd Team)
Autumn Iversen (3rd Team)
Honorable Mention: Toni Greenfield, Kharissa Eddie
NCA Girls All-Star Team
Congratulations Warrior senior Kendal Brigham: selected for the 2020 Nebraska Coaches Association (NCA) All-Star Girls Basketball Team! (photo courtesy Studio 123)
GAME RESULTS/SUMMARIES
Click HERE to view the 2020 NSAA Girls Basketball State Championship brackets for all classes.
Warrior Girls fall to St. Paul in down-to-the-wire first round State Tourney game
Wahoo closes 2019-2020 season with 18-8 record
March 5, 2020 (Game 2, Class C-1 State Basketball Tourney @ Devaney Center)
#5 Wahoo 38 • #4 St. Paul 41 L (Final Season Record: 18-8)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 F | |
| Warriors | 5 | 13 (18) | 8 (26) | 12 38 |
| Wildcats | 7 | 10 (17) | 11 (28) | 13 41 |
GAME STATS || CUMULATIVE SEASON STATS
Varsity Leaders
Points: Brigham 14, Eddie 9, Iversen 7, Sears 4, Greenfield 4
Rebounds: Sears 8, Greenfield 7, Eddie 8
Steals: Eddie 2, Brigham 2
Assists: Iversen 3
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Warrior Girls Basketball: 2020 State Qualifiers!
Wahoo defeats Chase County in C1-8 District final; takes 18-7 record into State Tourney (Wahoo takes on St. Paul in Game 2; C1 bracket posted)
February 28, 2020 (C1-8 District Final @ Kearney High School)
#9 Wahoo 51 • #8 Chase County 36 W (Season Record: 18-7)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 F | |
| Warriors | 12 | 14 (26) | 11 (37) | 14 51 |
| Longhorns | 11 | 10 (21) | 9 (30) | 6 36 |
GAME STATS || CUMULATIVE SEASON STATS
Congratulations Warrior Girls Basketball: District C1-8 Champions!
Varsity Leaders
Points: Brigham 13, Sears 10, Eddie 10, Greenfield 6, Luben 6, Iversen 6
Rebounds: Greenfield 11, Eddie 11, Brigham 8
Steals: Luben 4, Brigham 3
Assists: Sears 4, Brigham 4
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Warrior Girls come up short in OT battle with top-ranked North Bend in C1-4 Subdistrict Final
17-7 Wahoo captures District Final wildcard; takes on Chase County in C1-8 (Feb. 28 @ Kearney High School)
February 20, 2020 (Final, Subdistrict C1-4 @ David City Aquinas High School)
#2 Wahoo 61 • #1 North Bend Central 65 L OT (Season Record: 17-7)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 OT F | |
| Warriors | 13 | 15 (28) | 13 (41) | 15 5 61 |
| Tigers | 19 | 11 (30) | 13 (43) | 13 9 65 |
GAME STATS || CUMULATIVE SEASON STATS
Varsity Leaders
Points: Brigham 23, Iversen 14, Greenfield 7, Eddie 6, Sears 6, Luben 3, Luedtke 2
Rebounds: Sears 5
Steals: Greenfield 4
Assists: Sears 4, Brigham 4
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Warrior Girls survive Arlington in Game 3 of Subdistrict C1-4
17-6 Wahoo meets top-seeded North Bend Central in sub final (Thursday @ 7:00 p.m.)
February 18, 2020 (Game 3, Subdistrict C1-4 @ David City Aquinas High School)
#2 Wahoo 48 • #3 Arlington 44 W (Season Record: 17-6)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 F | |
| Warriors | 12 | 11 (23) | 13 (36) | 12 48 |
| Eagles | 10 | 6 (16) | 14 (30) | 14 44 |
GAME STATS || CUMULATIVE SEASON STATS
The Wahoo Warriors prevailed over Arlington Eagles, 48-44 in the 1st round of Subdistrict play held at David City Aquinas. Perfect free throws and a three by Kendal Brigham put the Warriors in motion. Kelsie Sears followed the pursuit with a 2-pointer and free throw of her own. Before the quarter ended, Autumn Iversen took to the line, finishing on one of her two foul shots; however, it was Taylor Luben's savviness that came up big, grabbing the offensive put back after the missed free throw and earning an and-one. Wahoo took a 12-10 lead after 8 minutes of play. Fouls and turnovers cause inconsistency for Wahoo, but they still were able to build a 7-point lead to gain a little breathing room. A Luben break away layup and Kharissa Eddie’s clean up work expanded the lead, as Brigham sank her second trey and layup. Wahoo headed to the locker room, up 23-16. The Warriors expanded the lead at one time to eleven during the third; however, it began to dwindled over time. Threes by Iversen, Sears and Brigham, and a couple of deuces sank, but the fouls and turnovers allowed the Eagles to fly, outscoring Wahoo 14-13 in the third period. Wahoo still held a 6-point lead entering the fourth quarter. The Eagles kept striking and capitalizing on Wahoo’s errors, and the final stretch became intense. Eddie’s solid takes to the basket were much needed and made free throws down the stretch was a must. Wahoo found the line to be their friend and kept a clear 4-point lead. The final seconds of the game seemed like eternity; however, the light shined on Wahoo with a 48-44 victory! Wahoo will play #2 North Bend Central in the Subdistrict Finals Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
Varsity Leaders
Points: Brigham 22, Sears 8, Luben 7, Eddie 7, Iversen 4
Rebounds: Brigham 8
Steals: Luben 2, Eddie 2
Assists: Eddie 2
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Warrior Girls break loose in 4Q to take down Malcolm in final game of regular season
Wahoo takes 16-6 record into subdistricts
February 11, 2020 (Away)
Wahoo 41 • Malcolm 22 W (Season Record: 16-6)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 F | |
| Warriors | 7 | 6 (13) | 10 (23) | 18 41 |
| Clippers | 6 | 6 (12) | 8 (20) | 2 22 |
GAME STATS || CUMULATIVE SEASON STATS
MEDIA COVERAGE
Wahoo girls find 'groove,' solve Malcolm for road win (by Luke Mullin, Lincoln Journal-Star, Feb. 11, 2020)
The Wahoo Warriors and the Malcolm Clippers tipped off their last regular season game Tuesday night. It was a defensive battle for much of the game, and offensive scores were scarce in the first half. After five minutes of play, Wahoo and Malcolm were tied 2-2. An aggressive steal and and-one play by Autumn Iversen, and a three by Toni Greenfield, gave the Warriors a 7-6 lead. The second quarter brought more scoreless moments; however, two huge threes by Taylor Luben and Kendal Brigham gave Wahoo a one-point edge at half-time, 13-12. Malcolm scored quickly to take back the lead, but a change in defensive positioning proved to be the key. The fire was lit and the gloom disappeared when Luben sank her second three, followed by another from Brigham. Wahoo pursued with full force after that, and broke loose a 16-0 run on the Clippers. Malcolm was forced to go man, but that only gave Wahoo more power, as more Warriors caught on fire. Wahoo outscored Malcolm 18-2 in the final eight minutes of play, and sealed a 41-22 victory! “This was a big win for us and I’m super proud of these young ladies!" said Head Coach Linda Walker.
Varsity Leaders
Points: Brigham 14, Luben 10, Greenfield 5, Eddie 4, Lacey 3, Iversen 3, Sears 2
Rebounds: Greenfield 6
Steals: Sears 5, Iversen 4
Assists: Brigham 5
Junior Varsity: W 52-42 (Final Season Record: 12-4, UNDEFEATED in Capitol Conference Games)
Points: Sarah Kolterman 13, Kylee Kenning 9
Rebounds: Sarah Kolterman 5, Alyssa Luedtke 5
Steals: Sarah Kolterman 5, Kylee Kenning 4, Ella Lacey 4
Assists: Kylee Kenning 5, Ella Lacey 4
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Brigham posts 1,000th career point in Warriors' road win @ Waverly!
15-6 Wahoo closes regular season Tuesday at Malcolm
February 10, 2020 (Away)
Wahoo 43 • Waverly 31 W (Season Record: 15-6)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 F | |
| Warriors | 11 | 8 (19) | 12 (31) | 12 43 |
| Vikings | 8 | 8 (16) | 8 (24) | 7 31 |
GAME STATS || CUMULATIVE SEASON STATS
Congratulations Warrior senior Kendal Brigham: 1,000 CAREER POINTS!
It was great night for the Warriors and a milestone for lone senior Kendal Brigham. With 1:19 left remaining in the game, Brigham sank the one free throw needed to give her 1,000 career points! "It was a special moment for Kendal and a great win for our team,” commented Head Coach Linda Walker. The Warriors' man-to-man defense did its job while sinking big shots, and Wahoo capped the win.
Varsity Leaders
Points: Brigham 22, Eddie 8, Greenfield 6, Sears 5, Luedtke 2
Rebounds: Iversen 6, Greenfield 5, Brigham 5
Steals: Luben 2
Assists: Greenfield 4, Brigham 4
Junior Varsity: W 52-36 (Season Record: 11-4)
Points: Autumn Iversen 14, Ella Lacey 13
Rebounds: Sarah Kolterman 7, Tessa Gatewood 4, Ella Lacey 4
Steals: Ella Lacey 4, Sarah Kolterman 4
Assists: Sarah Kolterman 4, Alyssa Luedtke 3
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Warrior Girls advance to 14-6 with six-point win @ Arlington
Wahoo travels to Waverly on Monday
February 7, 2020 (Away)
Wahoo 41 • Arlington 35 W (Season Record: 14-6)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 F | |
| Warriors | 9 | 13 (22) | 15 (37) | 4 41 |
| Eagles | 12 | 6 (18) | 8 (26) | 9 35 |
GAME STATS || CUMULATIVE SEASON STATS
Wahoo captured a 41-35 victory over the Arlington Eagles. The Warriors had a slow start due to unexpected turnovers, and found themselves trailing Arlington, 9-12. The Warriors found their groove and became more aggressive defensively, and put some good finishing touches on the offensive end. Steals by Toni Greenfield, Alyssa Luedtke, and Taylor Luben disrupted the Eagles' progression, and a trio of threes by Kendal Brigham and Kelsie Sears fueled a 13-6 second quarter. Wahoo took the 22-18 lead into halftime. Wahoo came out of halftime and set the tempo once again, with a steal by Autumn Iversen that led Luben to finish on an and-one. Three more consecutive steals by Kharissa Eddie, and another by Iversen and Sears gave Wahoo the offensive advantage, expanding the lead to 32-18. After several minutes and attempts late in the third and well into the fourth period, the score remained dead locked, 37-26. Arlington tried to close the gap, but Wahoo remained in control. Wahoo sank the free throws needed and capped the win. Wahoo's win sealed a 7-1 regular season tie in the Capitol Conference play with Syracuse.
Varsity Leaders
Points: Brigham 17, Sears 7, Luben 7, Eddie 7, Iversen 3
Rebounds: Sears 7
Steals: Iversen 3
Assists: Iversen 4, Sears 4
Junior Varsity: W 58-27 (Season Record: 10-4)
Points: Sarah Kolterman 14, Ella Lacey 11
Rebounds: Tessa Gatewood 7, Sarah Kolterman 6
Steals: Sarah Kolterman 4, Autumn Iversen 4, Harper Hancock 4
Assists: Abbey Borchers 5, Sarah Kolterman 3
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Brigham's 24 points leads Warriors past David City Aquinas
13-6 Wahoo travels to Arlington on Friday
February 4, 2020 (Away)
Wahoo 57 • David City Aquinas 42 W (Season Record: 13-6)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 F | |
| Warriors | 10 | 23 (33) | 12 (45) | 12 57 |
| Monarchs | 8 | 10 (18) | 8 (26) | 16 42 |
GAME STATS || CUMULATIVE SEASON STATS
Wahoo took to the road again Tuesday to take on the David City Aquinas Monarchs in their fourth game in six days. Wahoo took a slim 10-8 lead; however, a dominating 23-10 performance in the 2nd quarter gave Wahoo confidence and control. Wahoo’s defense disrupted the flight of the Monarchs, as the Warriors connected on four three’s, free throws and multiple two-pointers. Wahoo came out of half-time and continued its pursuit, capturing a 57-42 victory. Wahoo will go on the road this Friday to take on the Arlington Eagles.
Varsity Leaders
Points: Brigham 24, Eddie 8, Greenfield 8, Sears 6, Iversen 5, Luben 4, Lacey 2
Rebounds: Sears 6
Steals: Sears 4
Assists: Luben 2, Eddie 2, Sears 2
Junior Varsity: W 34-25 (Season Record: 9-4)
Points: Alyssa Luedtke 7, Autumn Iversen 6
Rebounds: Tessa Gatewood 11, Kylee Kenning 5
Steals: Tessa Gatewood 3, Ella Lacey 3
Assists: Tessa Gatewood 2, Sarah Kolterman 2
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Syracuse hands Warrior Girls second straight loss
12-6 Wahoo travels to Aquinas on Tuesday
February 3, 2020 (Away)
Wahoo 42 • Syracuse 52 L (Season Record: 12-6)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 F | |
| Warriors | 9 | 8 (17) | 13 (30) | 12 42 |
| Rockets | 11 | 13 (24) | 15 (39) | 13 52 |
GAME STATS || CUMULATIVE SEASON STATS
Wahoo fell to a second defeat to Conference foe Syracuse, 42-52, in Monday night's away game. Wahoo’s fouling enabled Syracuse 20 attempts at the foul line, sinking 17 free throws to Wahoo's 3. Another huge shift in the game happened when the Rockets sank three three’s in a row to build a 20-10 lead, midway through the second grace period. Wahoo headed to the locker room, down 24-17. The gap began to close in the third, but Wahoo’s critical turnovers led to quick points, allowing the Rockets to keep the edge. There was one last hope when Kelsie Sears hit the fifth three for Wahoo with 2:13 remaining. Wahoo came within 6 points; however, it wasn’t enough. Wahoo was forced to foul and round two ended in defeat, 42-52.
Varsity Leaders
Points: Brigham 12, Sears 10, Iversen 9, Luben 4, Eddie 4, Greenfield 1
Rebounds: Greenfield 4, Iversen 4
Steals: Greenfield 3
Assists: Greenfield 4
Junior Varsity: W 47-27 (Season Record: 8-4)
Points: Sarah Kolterman 11, Ella Lacey 6, Autumn Iversen 6
Rebounds: Sarah Kolterman 6, Kylee Kenning 6
Steals: Harper Hancock 5, Autumn Iversen 3
Assists: Ella Lacey 2
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Warrior Girls Basketball: 2020 NE Capitol Conference Runners-Up
Wahoo loses close match-up to #1 Syracuse in NCC final; travels to Syracuse for regular season re-match Monday
February 1, 2020 (NE Capitol Conference Championship @ Arlington)
#2 Wahoo 53 • #1 Syracuse 56 L (Season Record: 12-5)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 F | |
| Warriors | 17 | 10 (27) | 15 (42) | 11 53 |
| Rockets | 15 | 13 (28) | 13 (41) | 15 56 |
GAME STATS || CUMULATIVE SEASON STATS
From left: Autumn Iversen, Kharissa Eddie, and Toni Greenfield. (photos courtesy Studio 123)
The Wahoo Warriors lost by three to the Syracuse Rockets in their final Conference Tournament appearances: 56-53. Toni Greenfield had one of her best offensive performances, keeping the Warriors alive throughout the game. It was a deep three by Kendal Brigham that put Wahoo up by one, 42-41, heading into the final period. The fourth quarter became a back-and-forth nail biting battle; however, the Rockets prevailed at the line, sinking free throws to capture the victory. The Warriors will have a quick turn around and faced the Rockets again in an away make up game Monday night.
Varsity Leaders
Points: Greenfield 18, Brigham 17, Luben 9, Autumn 4, Sears 3, Luedtke 2
Rebounds: Greenfield 7, Luben 5
Steals: Iversen 4
Assists: Luben 5
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Warrior Girls win NCC semifinal over Platteview
21-4 Wahoo takes on Syracuse in Conference Championship (Saturday @ Arlington)
January 30, 2020 (Semifinal, NE Capitol Conference Tournament @ Home)
#2 Wahoo 43 • #3 Platteview 33 W (Season Record: 12-4)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 F | |
| Warriors | 12 | 6 (18) | 13 (31) | 12 43 |
| Trojans | 12 | 2 (14) | 16 (30) | 3 33 |
GAME STATS || CUMULATIVE SEASON STATS
Wahoo fought through some adversity several times against the Platteview Trojans Thursday night in the Conference semi round. Wahoo trailed early, but found their fire and tied the game up 12 all after 8 minutes of play. It was a pretty slow second quarter for both teams on the offensive end, but Wahoo's defense was fierce, holding the Trojans to just 2 points. The Warriors lead at halftime, 18-14. The Trojans came out and switched it up on defense, catching the Warriors off guard. Many turnovers and poor decisions led to 12 unanswered points. After a timeout, Wahoo found their juice. Two back-to-back baseline shots by Kharissa Eddie, followed by Kendal Brigham’s and-one, ramped up the Warrior intensity. The Trojans outscored the Warriors 16-13 in the third; however, Wahoo took back the lead and never let it go. The Warriors outscored the Trojans 12-3, and the 1-3-1 was the key defense tonight. Wahoo won 43-33 and advances to the NCC Championship game at Arlington this Saturday against the Syracuse Rockets.
Varsity Leaders
Points: Brigham 19, Eddie 10, Iversen 6, Greenfield 4, Sears 4, Luben 2
Rebounds: Greenfield 9, Sears 7, Eddie 6
Steals: Iversen 3
Assists: Sears 3, Brigham 3
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Warrior Girls knock out Raymond Central in first round of NCC Tourney
11-4 Wahoo hosts Platteview in NCC Semifinal Thursday
January 27, 2020 (Game 4, NE Capitol Conference Tournament @ Home)
#2 Wahoo 55 • #7 Raymond Central 21 W (Season Record: 11-4)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 F | |
| Warriors | 20 | 16 (36) | 15 (51) | 4 55 |
| Mustangs | 4 | 3 (7) | 7 (14) | 7 21 |
GAME STATS || CUMULATIVE SEASON STATS
The Wahoo Warriors tipped off thre first round of the Capitol Conference Tournament with a 55-21 victory over the Raymond Central Mustangs. This was the second time playing each other in less than a week. Wahoo came out with focus and fire, scoring on 10 of 13 possessions. Taylor Luben, Kendal Brigham and Autumn Iversen iced four threes, while Kelsie Sears and Toni Greenfield combined for the remaining 8 points of a 20-4 first quarter production. Kharissa Eddie's high-to-low assist to Sears and another three by Brigham ignited the second quarter. The Warriors' strong defensive front continued to make it impossible for the Mustangs to get any great looks. Wahoo entered halftime up 36-7. The Warriors came out of half time still on fire. Eddie squared up and sank the first shot while a trio of threes followed. Wahoo mixed it up, with multiple teams entering the court, and ended the third period up 51-14. The clock went into motion in the fourth and was eaten up by free throws. Wahoo will play Platteview Thursday night on their home court in the semifinal round of conference play.
Varsity Leaders
Points: Brigham 18, Luben 11, Iversen 8, Sears 8, Greenfield 4, Eddie 4. Lacey 2
Rebounds: Greenfield 4, Iversen 4, Brigham 4
Steals: Luben 3, Iversen 3, Brigham 3
Assists: Brigham 4
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Warrior Girls blast Raymond Central at Home
10-4 Wahoo seeded #2 in Jan. 27-Feb. 1 Conference Tourney (bracket posted)
January 21, 2020 (Home)
Wahoo 58 • Raymond Central 13 W (Season Record: 10-4)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 F | |
| Warriors | 14 | 12 (26) | 15 (41) | 17 58 |
| Mustangs | 4 | 6 (10) | 3 (13) | 0 13 |
GAME STATS || CUMULATIVE SEASON STATS
Kendal Brigham (left) and Toni Greenfield. (photos by Dave Privett)
"It was a great night of highlights for our special senior Kendal Brigham, who honored her mother Kim with her #32 away jersey and flowers," commented Head Coach Linda Walker. The Wahoo Warriors came out focused against conference foe Raymond Central. Brigham led the way early, sinking the first 7 points for Wahoo, and ending with a game high of 23. The Warriors played well and controlled the game from start to finish. Toni Greenfield capped 9 rebounds, 6 steals, and put the Warriors into transition many times, while accounting for 5 assists. Wahoo’s squad of 12 took care of business in the half court and took a 58-13 victory. Wahoo will face Raymond Central once more in the first round of Conference, Monday night.
With basketball and a front-row seat, Kendal Brigham finds ways to carry on her mother's memory
by Clark Grell, Lincoln Journal-Star, Jan. 22, 2020
Varsity Leaders
Points: Brigham 23, Sears 11, Iversen 6, Greenfield 4, Eddie 4, Kolterman 4, Kenning 4
Rebounds: Greenfield 9, Eddie 6
Steals: Greenfield 6, Sears 4
Assists: Greenfield 5, Iversen 3
Junior Varsity: W 62-27 (Season Record: 7-4)
Points: Ella Lacey 17, Autumn Iversen 13
Rebounds: Sarah Kolterman 8, Kylee Kenning 7
Steals: Sarah Kolterman 6, Kylee Kenning 3
Assists: Autumn Iversen 3, Ella Lacey 3, Sarah Kolterman 3
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Warrior Girls advance to 9-4 with dominant win @ D.C. West
Wahoo hosts Raymond Central Tuesday
January 18, 2020 (Away)
Wahoo 51 • D.C. West 22 W (Season Record: 9-4)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 F | |
| Warriors | 18 | 12 (30) | 14 (44) | 7 51 |
| Falcons | 1 | 6 (7) | 9 (16) | 6 22 |
GAME STATS || CUMULATIVE SEASON STATS
The Wahoo Warriors ended a perfect week of competition with a 51-22 victory over D.C. West Saturday. The Warriors' defense forced 8 of 20 game turnovers and led to a dominating first quarter, 18-1. Wahoo took a comfortable 30-7 lead at half time, and continued in full force with all players seeking floor time in the second half. The Warriors shot the ball well from the arch, hitting 8 of 16 for the game, while limiting D.C. West opportunities. Wahoo moved to 9-4 on the season.
Varsity Leaders
Points: Brigham 14, Sears 11, Greenfield 6, Eddie 6, Iversen 5, Luedtke 4, Luben 3, Kolterman 1, Gatewood 1
Rebounds: Greenfield 6, Sears 5, Brigham 5
Steals: Luben 3, Luedtke 3, Eddie 3
Assists: Brigham 6
Junior Varsity: W 67-20 (Record: 6-4)
Points: Autumn Iversen 14, Ella Lacey 12
Rebounds: Sarah Kolterman 7, Tessa Gatewood 7
Steals: Abbey Borchers 5
Assists: Abbey Borchers 5
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Warrior Girls wins home conference battle over Platteview
8-4 Wahoo travels to D.C. West Saturday
January 16, 2020 (Home)
Wahoo 47 • Platteview 31 W (Season Record: 8-4)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 F | |
| Warriors | 13 | 11 (24) | 8 (32) | 15 47 |
| Trojans | 6 | 15 (21) | 4 (25) | 6 31 |
GAME STATS || CUMULATIVE SEASON STATS
The Wahoo Warriors took down the Platteview Trojans 47-31. It was a great night for the Warriors, who set the stage early with a 13-6 first-quarter performance. Wahoo kept the lead despite Platteview's 11-0 run in the second period, and entered halftime up 24-21. Kharissa Eddie put the Warriors into motion with an offensive rebound put back. Wahoo built a 7-point lead by the end of the third, and limited the Trojans' opportunities with solid defense. A strong 15-6 fourth quarter team performance guaranteed the Warrior victory.
Varsity Leaders
Points: Brigham 15, Sears 9, Greenfield 8, Eddie 8, Luben 3, Iversen 3, Lacey 1
Rebounds: Greenfield 10, Eddie 7, Iversen 6, Sears 6
Steals: Iversen 2
Assists: Greenfield 6
Junior Varsity: W 58-44 (Record: 5-4)
Points: Ella Lacey 12, Sarah Kolterman 10
Rebounds: Abbey Borchers 5, Ella Lacey 5, Alyssa Luedtke 5, Sarah Kolterman 5
Steals: Sarah Kolterman 3, Ella Lacey 2
Assists: Autumn Iversen 3, Abbey Borchers 2
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Warrior Girls take care of business with home win over Omaha Mercy
7-4 Wahoo hosts Platteview Thursday night
January 14, 2020 (Home)
Wahoo 46 • Omaha Mercy 35 W (Season Record: 7-4)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 F | |
| Warriors | 20 | 9 (29) | 10 (39) | 7 46 |
| Monarchs | 14 | 6 (20) | 5 (25) | 10 35 |
GAME STATS || CUMULATIVE SEASON STATS
From left: Kelsey Sears, Taylor Luben, and Kendal Brigham. (photos courtesy Studio 123)
Wahoo trailed early against the Mercy Monarchs to start the game on their home court. A timeout turned the Warrior switch on, forcing 12 of 32 game turnovers and a 20-14 lead. Wahoo never again trailed; however, inconsistent team play caused rhythm issues throughout the game, and allowed the Monarchs to keep swarming until the end. Wahoo took the win 46-35, and moved to 7-4 for the season
Varsity Leaders
Points: Brigham 23, Luben 14, Iversen 5, Greenfield 4
Rebounds: Luedtke 7, Greenfield 5, Eddie 5
Steals: Greenfield 8
Assists: Brigham 2
Junior Varsity: W 55-18 (Record: 4-4)
Points: Autumn Iversen 13, Ella Lacey 11, Alyssa Luedtke 11
Rebounds: Tessa Gatewood 6
Steals: Autumn Iversen 3
Assists: Kylee Kenning 3
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Warrior Girls fall short in OT to top-ranked Crete
6-4 Wahoo hosts Omaha Mercy Tuesday
January 11, 2020 (Away)
Wahoo 37 • Crete 40 L OT (Season Record: 6-4)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 OT F | |
| Warriors | 10 | 8 (18) | 11 (29) | 6 2 37 |
| Cardinals | 8 | 9 (17) | 12 (29) | 6 5 40 |
GAME STATS || CUMULATIVE SEASON STATS
The Wahoo Warriors took the #1 Crete Cardinals into O.T. and almost pulled off what would of been a huge victory! Wahoo's defensive game plan was key to the disruptions of the Cardinals' deadly shooter, Morgan Maly. Five foot-four Kendal Brigham took charge of defending the D-1 6’ Creighton recruit, while the other Warriors helped defend and shine in the diamond. Wahoo led at halftime 18-17 and came out 3rd quarter with the same intensity. Crete outscored Wahoo in the third, 12-11, and tied the game up 29-29. Wahoo held strong in the fourth. It was Autumn Iversen’s defensive rebound that led to a coast-to-coast layup, followed by an offensive rebound put back that guaranteed the overtime. Despite the outcome of the game, Wahoo showed poise and toughness against a very good team.
Varsity Leaders
Points: Brigham 17, Iversen 11, Luben 2, Greenfield 2, Sears 5
Rebounds: Iversen 3, Sears 3, Brigham 3
Steals: Iversen 2
Assists: Luben 2
Junior Varsity: L 38-41 (Record: 3-4)
Points: Autumn Iversen 11, Sarah Kolterman 8, Kylee Kenning 8
Rebounds: Ella Lacey 7, Sarah Kolterman 5, Kylee Kenning 5
Steals: Autumn Iversen 4, Abbey Borchers 3
Assists: Tessa Gatewood 3, Autumn Iversen 2
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Warrior Girls lose at Lincoln Lutheran
6-3 Wahoo hopes to rebound Jan. 10 @ Syracuse
January 7, 2020 (Away)
Wahoo 36 • Lincoln Lutheran 47 L (Season Record: 6-3)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 F | |
| Warriors | 6 | 9 (15) | 2 (17) | 19 36 |
| Lutheran | 12 | 7 (19) | 13 (32) | 15 47 |
GAME STATS || CUMULATIVE SEASON STATS
Wahoo faced a disappointing loss to start the new year to Lincoln Lutheran. Too little on the scoring end, turnovers and defensive breakdowns put the Warriors in jeopardy. Wahoo trailed at halftime by 4, 15-19; however, a terrible third quarter did them in, falling to a 15-point deficit, 17- 32. Wahoo finally awoke in the fourth and found their intensity, sinking 6 three pointers. The comeback, though, was too late in the game to avenge the damage that was created in the third, and Wahoo dropped to 6-3.
Varsity Leaders
Points: Sears 15, Greenfield 8, Brigham 7, Luben 3, Eddie 2, Iversen 1
Rebounds: Eddie 9
Assists: Eddie 3, Sears 3
Steals: Greenfield 4
Junior Varsity: L 32-41 (Record: 3-3)
Points: Kylee Kenning 12, Abbey Borchers 10
Rebounds: Kylee Kenning 7, Tessa Gatewood 5, Abbey Borchers 5
Assists: Ella Lacey 2, Kylee Kenning 2
Steals: Autumn Iversen 3, Abbey Borchers 2, Alyssa Luedtke 2
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HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT
The 2019 Holiday Tournament was played Friday and Saturday, December 27-28, at Bishop Neumann High School.
Congratulations Warrior Girls Basketball: 2019 Holiday Tournament Champions!
Warrior Girls edge Seward to take 2019 Holiday Tournament Championship!
6-2 Wahoo opens 2020 @ Lincoln Lutheran Jan. 7
December 28, 2019 (Championship - Holiday Tournament)
Wahoo 59 • Seward 52 W (Season Record: 6-2)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 F | |
| Warriors | 9 | 16 (25) | 14 (39) | 20 59 |
| Bluejays | 12 | 10 (22) | 18 (40) | 12 52 |
GAME STATS || CUMULATIVE SEASON STATS
Wahoo's overall offensive performance, rebounding and tenacity sealed a 59-52 victory over the Seward Bluejays in the Wahoo Holiday Tournament held at Bishop Neumann. After a slow start, Wahoo generated a 16-10 second quarter performance, giving them a 25-22 advantage heading into halftime. The close battle continued as Seward held a slim 40-39 lead heading into the final period. Kendal Brigham stroked her third three early in the quarter to put it back into Wahoo’s hands. Several key Warrior steals produced layups, while Kelsie Sears' success in the paint was a key factor against their zone defense. Seward never stopped firing the three; however, the Warriors took control and never looked back. Wahoo wins the holiday tournament and ends 2019 on a great win!
Varsity Leaders
Points: Brigham 25, Sears 13, Greenfield 9, Luben 5, Iversen 5, Eddie 2
Rebounds: Sears 9, Eddie 8
Steals: Brigham 3
Assists: Luben 5
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Warrior Girls open Holiday Tourney with decisive win over Lexington
5-2 Wahoo takes on Seward for tourney championship tomorrow
December 27, 2019 (First Round - Holiday Tournament)
Wahoo 54 • Lexington 33 W (Season Record: 5-2)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 F | |
| Warriors | 14 | 22 (36) | 12 (48) | 6 54 |
| Minutemen | 8 | 11 (19) | 7 (26) | 7 33 |
The Warriors came out of the five-day break with a lot of good energy, and took a 36-19 halftime lead over the Lexington Minutemaids. Several dribble drives and scores by Toni Greenfield set the pace early for Wahoo, finishing with a 54-33 victory and moving onto the championship game against the Seward Bluejays.
Varsity Leaders
Points: Greenfield 15, Brigham 14, Iversen 9, Eddie 8, Sears 4, Luedtke 2, Luben 2
Rebounds: Eddie 6, Greenfield 6
Steals: Brigham 3
Assists: Brigham 3
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Warrior Girls win big @ Fort Calhoun!
4-2 Wahoo travels aross town for Dec. 27-28 Bishop Neumann Holiday Tournament
December 20, 2019 (Away)
Wahoo 62 • Fort Calhoun 39 W (Season Record: 4-2)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 F | |
| Warriors | 21 | 7 (28) | 19 (47) | 15 62 |
| Pioneers | 5 | 10 (15) | 12 (27) | 12 39 |
GAME STATS || CUMULATIVE SEASON STATS
The Wahoo Warriors marched to a 21-5 first quarter performance against the Fort Calhoun Pioneers. Fort Calhoun outscored Wahoo in the second quarter due to fouls, missed shots and not taking care of the ball. A regrouped Warrior team came out the second half and took care of business. Even though the Pioneers capitalized on 17 of 20 free throws, Wahoo’s 52% F.G. shooting and defense sealed their fourth win. Wahoo heads into the holiday season 4-2, and will take on the Lexington Minutemen in the first round of the Holiday Tournament.
Varsity Leaders
Points: Brigham 28, Luben 10, Sears 9, Iversen 5, Greenfield 4, Eddie 4, Gatewood 2
Rebounds: Greenfield 6, Brigham 5
Steals: Sears 6, Brigham 4, Luben 4, Greenfield 4
Assists: Brigham 8, Luben 4
Junior Varsity: W 18-2 [2 quarters] (Record: 4-2)
Points: Ella Lacey 7, Autumn Iversen 5
Rebounds: Tessa Gatewood 3, Sarah Kolterman 3
Steals: Jenna Borrenpohl 3, Autumn Iversen 2, Alyssa Luedtke 2
Assists: Autumn Iversen 2
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Warrior Girls win home come-from-behind squeaker over Louisville
3-2 Wahoo travels to Fort Calhoun Friday
December 17, 2019 (Home)
Wahoo 42 • Louisville 41 W (Season Record: 3-2)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 F | |
| Warriors | 10 | 9 (19) | 4 (23) | 19 42 |
| Lions | 8 | 14 (22) | 10 (32) | 9 41 |
GAME STATS || CUMULATIVE SEASON STATS
The Wahoo Warriors put together one tough fourth quarter against the Louisville Lions Tuesday night. Wahoo held a 10-8 lead after the first quarter, but entered halftime down 22-19. The goal for a solid third quarter never came, and the Lions took to a 32-23 lead entering the final period. Wahoo fell further behind with 6:20 to go, trailing by 11. The belief for a victory was inspired by a Taylor Luben three, followed by two steals by Kharissa Eddie and four perfect free throws cashed in by Kendal Brigham. Wahoo found what it took and their 'all in' tenacious defense was the key. With 18.2 seconds on the clock, Wahoo came down and ran a last second set to perfection and roared to an awesome 41-40 victory!
Varsity Leaders
Points: Brigham 13, Iversen 10, Luben 6, Eddie 4, Luedtke 4, Greenfield 3
Rebounds: Eddie 5, Iversen 4, Luedtke 4
Steals: Eddie 4
Assists: Greenfield 2, Luben 2, Brigham-2
Junior Varsity: W 50-31 (Record 3-2)
Points: Ella Lacey 18, Sarah Kolterman 10
Rebounds: Courtney Strait 6, Sarah Kolterman 5, Tessa Gatewood 5
Steals: Sarah Kolterman 5, Courtney Strait 3
Assists: Sarah Kolterman 3, Harper Hancock 3
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Warrior Girls fall to Wayne by 3 at home
2-2 Wahoo hosts Louisville Tuesday
December 13, 2019 (Home)
Wahoo 44 • Wayne 47 L (Season Record: 2-2)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 F | |
| Warriors | 14 | 12 (26) | 14 (40) | 4 44 |
| Devils | 10 | 15 (25) | 17 (42) | 5 47 |
GAME STATS || CUMULATIVE SEASON STATS
Wahoo Warriors suffered their second loss of the season to the Wayne Blue Devils, 44-47. The Warriors held a one-point lead at halftime, 26-25. It became a back-and-forth battle throughout the second half as Wayne capitalized on transition points, ending the third period down 40-42. Low scoring by both teams took place in the fourth as Wahoo controlled the clock, and took a one-point lead with two minutes to go. Wahoo had multiple opportunities throughout the fourth to seal the win; however, turnovers, missed one and one’s, and fouls would cast away their chance with seconds to go.
Varsity Leaders
Points: Brigham 12, Sears 11, Iversen 8, Luben 5, Eddie 4, Greenfield 4, Luedtke 4
Rebounds: Eddie 8, Sears 6
Steals: Brigham 6
Assists: Sears 3
Junior Varsity: W 37-22 (Record: 2-2)
Points: Abby Borchers 8, Sarah Kolterman 8
Rebounds: Sarah Kolterman 7, Autumn Iversen 7
Steals: Abby Borchers 5, Sarah Kolterman 3
Assists: Sarah Kolterman 3
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Warrior Girls come out on top in OT over Ashland-Greenwood
2-1 Wahoo hosts Wayne Friday
December 10, 2019 (Home)
Wahoo 43 • Ashland-Greenwood 38 W OT (Season Record: 2-1)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 OT F | |
| Warriors | 14 | 4 (18) | 10 (28) | 6 9 43 |
| Bluejays | 6 | 7 (13) | 11 (24) | 10 4 38 |
GAME STATS || CUMULATIVE SEASON STATS
Warrior sophomore Taylor Luben fights past an Ashland-Greenwood defender for the shot. Wahoo survived a home Bluejay challenge in overtime on Dec. 10, for the 43-38 win!
The Warriors and Bluejays battled it out until the bitter end Tuesday night on Wahoo’s home court. After eight minutes of play, Wahoo led 14-6. Ashland stayed in close range by acting on 2nd opportunities and striking the three. Wahoo continued to played in spurts and kept the lead after three quarters, 28-24. The final minutes became intense for both teams. Wahoo turned to a their full court man and was lucky to land an overtime. Relentlessly, the Warriors dug deep and grit played a huge part in the final four minutes. Wahoo's defensive stops, finished baskets, and perfect free throws helped Wahoo land an OT victory, 43-38.
Varsity Leaders
Points: Brigham 12, Luben 11, Luedtke 6, Iversen 5, Sears 5, Eddie 3, Greenfield 1
Rebounds: Brigham 7
Steals: Greenfield 5, Sears 4
Assists: Brigham 5
Junior Varsity: W 47-12 (Record: 1-2)
Points: Ella Lacey 16, Autumn Iversen 11
Rebounds: Sarah Kolterman 9, Tessa Gatewood 8
Steals: Sara Kolterman h 5, Alyssa Luedtke 4
Assists: Tessa Gatewood 2, Sarah Kolterman 2, Courtney Strait 2, Alyssa Luedtke 2
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Warrior Girls post first season win at Aurora
1-1 Wahoo hosts Ashland-Greenwood Tuesday
December 6, 2019 (Away)
Wahoo 40 • Aurora 37 W (Season Record: 1-1)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 F | |
| Warriors | 11 | 12 (23) | 7 (30) | 10 40 |
| Huskies | 9 | 8 (17) | 12 (29) | 8 37 |
GAME STATS || CUMULATIVE SEASON STATS
After three games in five days, the Wahoo Warriors took their first on-the-road regular season victory over the Aurora Huskies. Wahoo stretched the lead to 11 early in the second quarter; however, the Huskies prowled and closed the gap before half. It became a back-and-forth battle in the second half, ending the third up by 1. Wahoo’s man-to-man defense, focus on details, and finishing at the line boosted them to their first season victory, 40-37.
Varsity Leaders
Points: Brigham 12, Eddie 8, Sears 6, Luben 6, Greenfield 5, Iversen 3
Rebounds: Greenfield 4, Sears 4
Steals: Greenfield 5
Assists: Greenfield 4, Sears 4
Junior Varsity: L 35-39 (Record: 0-2)
Points: Courtney Strait 12, Ella Lacey 7, Sarah Kolterman 6
Rebounds: Tessa Gatewood 7, Sarah Kolterman 7
Steals: Ella Lacey 4
Assists: Alyssa Luedtke 2, Sarah Kolterman 2
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Warrior Girls fall to Bennington in home season opener
Wahoo travels to Aurora Friday night
December 5, 2019 (Season Opener @ Home)
Wahoo 53 • Bennington 68 L (Season Record: 0-1)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 F | |
| Warriors | 22 | 18 (40) | 6 (46) | 7 53 |
| Badgers | 16 | 21 (37) | 21 (58) | 10 68 |
The Wahoo Warriors opened with a tremendous first half performance against Bennington, 40-37, but unfortunately, the second half didn’t mirror the first. The Badgers slowed the game by going to zone, but revved it up with lights out from beyond the arc in the third quarter. The Warriors didn’t have enough mojo to sustain the shift in momentum, and fell to a 68-53 opening loss.
Kendal Brigham was Wahoo's top scorer with 18 points during the Warriors' Dec. 5 season opener. (photo by Dave Privett)
Varsity Leaders
Points: Brigham 18, Iversen 11, Luben 10, Greenfield 8, Sears 6
Rebounds: Iversen 5
Steals: Brigham 5, Luben 4
Assists: Luben 3, Brigham 3
Junior Varsity: L 39-50 (Record: 0-1)
Points: Autumn Iversen 9, Ella Lacey 6, Alyssa Luedtke 6
Rebounds: Tessa Gatewood 4, Sarah Kolterman 3
Steals: Autumn Iversen 4, Alyssa Luedtke 3, Sarah Kolterman 3
Assists: Abby Borchers 2, Alyssa Luedtke 2, Sarah Kolterman 2, Tessa Gatewood 2
2019-2020 Warrior Girls Basketball Team, back row (from left): Coach Wes Kramer, Coach Jessica Kurth, Mickele Divis, Kylee Kenning, Abbey Borchers, Tessa Gatewood, Kharissa Eddie, Kelsie Sears, Coach Linda Walker. Middle row: Lanta Hitz, Chloe Aldrich, Ella Lacey, Harper Hancock, Kearsten Peterson, Jenna Borrenpohl, Autumn Iversen, Sarah Kolterman, Kailey Strait, Hayden Nelson. Front row: Lillian Harris, Alyssa Luedtke, Courtney Strait, Kendal Brigham, Taylor Luben, Toni Greenfield, Audrey Waido, Jaclyn Harris. (photo courtesy 'Photo Joe' Vculek)
Congratulations 2019-2020 Warrior Girls Basketball Senior Kendal Brigham!