The Rundown – December 22
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Recap of Tuesday night’s action: Belle Plaine wins fourth straight; Demeulenaere shines again The Plainsmen visited the HLV Warriors (1–7) on Tuesday night, and found ways to secure a 57–56 win. After starting the season with three losses, Belle Plaine…
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Continue ReadingRecap of Tuesday night’s action:
Belle Plaine wins fourth straight; Demeulenaere shines again
The Plainsmen visited the HLV Warriors (1–7) on Tuesday night, and found ways to secure a 57–56 win. After starting the season with three losses, Belle Plaine has bounced back and are now winners of four straight. Ben DeMeulenaere Ben DeMeulenaere 6'3" | PF Belle Plaine | 2022 State IA is the engine of this team, and Tuesday was no different. He had another double-double, 17 and 12, and showcased his impressive strength and athleticism. His ability to read a rebound, maneuver quickly towards it, and muscle most other players out of the play makes him one of the more gifted rebounders in Iowa.
Montezuma explodes in bounce back win over Tri-County
The Braves entered this one having lost their previous game to Williamsburg. Montezuma was short-handed, only six players logged minutes in the loss. The Braves came back and trounced Tri-County 96–43. Most nights for Montezuma, it’s the Trey Shearer Trey Shearer 5'10" | PG Montezuma | 2021 State IA show. On Tuesday, he had no problem still filling up the stat sheet (22 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, and 6 steals), but it was senior Cole Watts Cole Watts 5'10" | SG Montezuma | 2021 State IA who had the game-high 31 points and 11 rebounds. Shearer took on more of a facilitator role and he shined. For them to reach their potential this season, I think he will have to relinquish some scoring duties and run more of the offense.
Quick Hits
- Angelo Winkel Angelo Winkel 6'9" | C Bishop Garrigan | 2021 State IA had the offensive performance of the year so far, scoring 51 points in a win over North Iowa.
- The Liberty Lightning defeated Cedar Rapids Jefferson 83–66, and Kelby Telander Kelby Telander 6'5" | SF Iowa City Liberty | 2021 State IA racked up 27 points and 13 rebounds.
- Daniel Tobiloba Daniel Tobiloba 7'0" | C Grand View Christian | 2023 State IA secured 20 rebounds for Grand View Christian, also scoring 17 points on 8/11 from the field.