The Owen-Withee Blackhawks turned back a first half challenge from the Clear Lake Warriors and ran away in the second half for a 68-43 win in WIAA Regional Boys Basketball action Friday evening.
Owen-Withee jumped out to an early 17-7 lead seven minutes into the game before Clear Lake went on an 11-0 run over a five minute span. Following a timeout, the Blackhawks were able to regroup and O-W led 30-20 at halftime.
After the break, Owen-Withee held an 18 point advantage five minutes into the half before embarking on a 10-0 run in two minutes of play to put the game out of reach.
WIAA Boys Basketball Regional Semifinal Scoreboard, Friday March 3
Owen-Withee scoring: Ackerman 7, Hatlestad 6, Amacher 16, Henke 6, Klabon 10, Sherwood 1, Geldernick 22
Clear Lake scoring: Campion 18, Burbach 10, Arcand 2, Prusak 2, Kobernick 11
WIAA Boys Basketball Regional Final Scoreboard: SCORES and STATS
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