Fourth quarter explosion propels Summerland to win

Down by one point with a quarter remaining, Summerland boys’ basketball team pumped in 20 points to defeat Osmond, 54-44, Friday, in a home contest.

Three Bobcats finished in double figures. Keegan Smith led the team with a dozen points. Alec Schindler earned a double-double, scoring 10 points and pulling down 15 rebounds. Sam Cheatum contributed another 10 to the Bobcat effort.

The first quarter ended with Summerland holding a two-point lead, 18-16, and the Bobcats extended the spread to 28-21 at the break.

But the Tigers clawed their way back in the third quarter, limiting Summerland scorers to only connect for six points.

Summerland hit seven of 24 three-point attempts for 29%, but hit 40% from the two-point range.

Summerland made five of 12 free throws.

Ryan Schmit scored 24 for the Tigers.

The Bobcatswere schedule to host Elkhorn Valley, Tuesday and Wausa, Jan. 27.

Niobrara Valley Conference tournament action begins Saturday. A schedule for the tournament appears on Page 1 of this issue.

Statistics vs Osmond

Cheatum: 10p, 4r, 5a, 1to

Preston Hoke: 2r

Mason Hoke: 5p, 5r, 2a, 6s, 1to

Smith: 12p, 4r, 4a, 1s, 1to

Schindler: 10p, 15r, 1a, 1s, 2bl, 2to

Michael Koenig: 9p, 8r, 1s

Jaykwon Petite: 4p

Kellen Mlnarik: 2p

Logan Eacker: 2p