It’s almost like the Turkey Valley boys enjoy playing close games, and they had another one in the first round of district action Monday night as they defeated Kee High 60-52.
New Hampton senior Cody Shultz has proven how much he wants to play basketball, but Monday night, he upped his game — coming up with a career night to help the Chickasaws keep their season alive with a 60-46 win over Waterloo Columbus.
Dunkerton didn’t stand a chance on Thursday night in Jackson Junction against the Turkey Valley Trojans.
Not if the Raiders from Linn County couldn’t even get the ball past half court.
New Hampton was in a bad spot – no doubt about it.
It’s amazing what a few games and a matter of days can do to a basketball squad.
The Chickasaws are living proof.
The oldest prep conference wrestling tournament in the state of Iowa has seen tremendous champions finish off their careers in style at the tradition-rich league meet.
Perhaps the toughest opponent for basketball squads this season may just be Old Man Winter.
Because when snowflakes from the sky above accumulate on the ground, it can make it tough for prep hoops squads to get games in this winter.
