Holton competes in Basehor-Linwood Tournament

Photo Credit: Kadi Suarez

Taylor Smith jumps to start the last game of the tournament for the Wildcats.

January 28, 2010 • Jackson DeLay  
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In the first round of the Basehor-Linwood Tournament, the Holton varsity boys team faced the home team, and defending 4A state champions, Basehor-Linwood.  They were handed a 48-65 defeat, but avenged their loss the next game against Pembroke Hill.  With just over six minutes left in the fourth quarter, Holton trailed 46-39.  But that wouldn’t last for long, as they went on a 23-3 run to close out the game. Senior Ryan Matzke led the team, posting a double-double.  He finished with 13 points and 11 rebounds.

Holton was then set up for a fifth place match up against 6-4 Park Hill.  Trent Tanking hit a buzzer beater three pointer to send Holton into halftime with a three point lead.  Holton couldn’t keep up with Park Hill’s pace, scoring more points in the first quarter than they did the whole second half.  Park Hill came out one top, 49-64.  Holton was handed their fifth loss of the season, putting their record at 7-5, with a 5-2 record in Big 7 League play.

The Holton girls entered the tournament with an undefeated record and the number 3 ranking in class 4A, according to The Topeka Capital-J0urnal.  They breezed past their first round opponent, St. Teresa’s Academy, in a 44-24 route.  The second round game provided an interesting match up.  Number three Holton would be playing number four Ottawa.  Holton jumped out to a 14-3 first quarter lead, and never looked back.  They forced St. Teresa’s Academy to commit 22 turnovers.  The final score was 52-35 in favor of the Wildcats.

Coach Holliday and his undefeated girls would be tested in the championship game against St. Joe Benton.  This championship featured a rematch of last years championship game, and the result would be the same.  Benton entered with an undefeated record, and was ranked sixth in Missouri Division 5.  After a pretty even half of play, the wildcats had edged Benton 20-15.  Holton continued their work in the second half, doubling the lead they had acquired at half time, and finishing with a 42-32 victory.  Holton girls now have a 12-0 record, with a 7-0 record in league play.

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