Boys State Basketball Results Tuesday, March 7th
Kuemper Vs Roland Story- Class 2A Quarterfinals
Roland Story 60
Kuemper 52
Kuemper hit seven-threes in the 1st half and used a 13-0 run to end the 2nd quarter, grabbing a 31-27 halftime lead. They outrebounded the Norseman in the 1st half by 2, had 6 more threes and 6 more assists than Roland Story. They held the lead until late in the 3rd quarter but Roland Story took control on the glass, out rebounding Kuemper 32-14 in the 2nd half and hit free throws down the stretch. The Norseman gained control midway through the 4th quarter on their way to a 60-52 win. Kuemper ends their season at 18-7.
Kuemper wanted to penetrate against the Norseman 2-3 zone to set up easier looks from three. Carson Kanne did that to get the Knights on the board with a nifty floater, putting Kuemper up 2-0. Roland Story answered with a 10-0 run, using their physical size to drive to the rim and go over the smaller Kuemper defenders. Jonovan Wilkinson scored 6 quick points for the Norseman during the run. Kuemper called a timeout, coming out more aggressive on the boards and defensively. The Knights got another runner from Kanne in the lane, then Brock Badding hit a three and Tregan Beiter followed with a three. The Knights trailed 12-10 late in the quarter but Jonovan Wilkinson scored for Roland Story, giving them a 14-10 lead heading into the 2nd quarter. Kuemper found their offensive rhythm from the outside, hitting five-threes in the quarter. It wasn’t right away, as Roland Story opened the quarter on a 6-0 run, leading 20-10. Carson Kanne hit a corner three, then Carter Putney scored inside, followed by another Kanne three, pulling the Knights within 24-18. Luke Patton answered with a three for Roland Story, but DJ Vonnahme dropped in a three from the top of the key and Kuemper trailed 27-21. That started a 13-0 run for the Knights with buckets from Michael Kasperbauer (a three), Evan Adams and a layup from Dawson Gifford that gave the Knights a 28-27 lead. Kasperbauer hit another three and Kuemper led 31-27 at half.
Michael Kasperbauer hit a three early in the 3rd quarter, giving Kuemper their largest lead at 34-29. Kuemper went cold from the outside, not making another three until late in the 4th quarter. The Knights struggled to score in the 3rd, finishing the quarter with 5-points, as DJ Vonnahme hit a bucket to put them up 36-32. Lucky for Kuemper, Roland Story, who began pounding the ball inside to open 3rd quarter, as they had in the 1st quarter was struggling with shots at the rim. The Knights held them to 11-points in the 3rd, but Roland Story was able to score late in the quarter, taking a 38-36 lead into the 4th. The Norseman jumped out quick in the 4th quarter, extending the lead to 42-36. Kuemper pulled within 4, but Roland Story got back-to-back baskets and went up 8. Luke Patton took over in the 4th quarter, dominating the game on the boards. He finished with 25-points and 22 rebounds with 16 rebounds in the 2nd half. Carter Putney scored on a nifty assist from Dawson Gifford and Kuemper trailed 46-40 but Roland Story again used offensive rebounds to push the lead to 10, matching their largest lead of the game. Kuemper kept fighting, pulling within 54-49 with under a minute left on a Brock Badding three. That was their first three since Michael Kasperbauer opened their scoring in the 3rd quarter with a three. Luke Patton, Boaz Clark and Dillon Lettow combined to go 9-12 from the free throw line in the 4th quarter, helping the Norseman maintain their lead. DJ Vonnahme pulled Kuemper within 57-52 with a late three and Kuemper got an steal on the inbound pass but missed a couple shots at the rim and Roland Story salted the game away at the free throw line.
Roland Story won the rebound battle 48-32 with 14 offensive rebounds to 6 for the Knights. Kuemper finished the game 10-32 from three while Roland Story was 1-14. Kuemper shot 34.4% from the field for the game, Roland Story went 41.4%. Kuemper had fewer turnovers with 12 to the Norsemen 13. Both teams had three guys in double figures.
Carson Kanne led Kuemper with 12 points to go with 6 assists, DJ Vonnahme had a nice double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds and Michael Kasperbauer added 11 points.
Luke Patton ended the game with 25 points and 22 rebounds for Roland Story. Jonovan Wilkinson was very strong getting to the rim, finishing with 14 points and 12 rebounds and Isaiah Naylor finished with 11 points.
Kuemper Stats
Michael Kasperbauer 11 Points, 3 Rebounds, 2 Assists, Steal
Carson Kanne 12 Points, 3 Rebounds, 6 Assists
DJ Vonnahme 10 Points, 11 Rebounds, Assist, 2 Steals, 2 Blocks
Dawson Gifford 4 Points, 3 Rebounds, 2 Assists, Steal
Carter Putney 4 Points, 2 Rebounds, Assist
Brock Badding 6 Points, Rebound, Steal
Tregan Beiter 3 Points, Rebound
Evan Adams 2 Points, 6 Rebounds, Assist, Block
Taye Vonnahme 1 Rebound
Box Score
Teams 1 2 3 4 Final
Kuemper 10 21 5 16 52
Roland Story 14 13 11 22 60
