Wolverines take 7th grade regional crown over Pekin Rankin 53-23

[January 30, 2023] The West Lincoln Broadwell Wolverines defeated Pekin Rankin 53-23 to win the Class 7-1A Regional 8 on Wednesday, January 25th.

WLB captured a 10-5 lead in the first quarter and never looked back. Last names very familiar to LDN readers made their way into the scorebook, as the younger siblings/cousins of local high school student-athletes are beginning to make a name for themselves. Names like Froebe, Whiteman, Hayes and Stoltzenburg did the first quarter scoring for WLB. Kruz Froebe and Maddox Whiteman each tossed in three first quarter points while Henry Stoltzenburg and Grant Hayes added two apiece.

The Wolverines built a 21-14 at the half with the same quartet pouring in the points. Hayes would lead the quarter with five points scored.

A rapid third quarter left the WLB fans feeling good with a 39-23 lead. Whiteman knocked down two 3s to give the team an extra boost. Froebe and Hayes each scored a couple two-point field goals. Stoltzenburg also contributed two points and teammate Ryder Conrady earned his two points at the free throw line.

A trio of new names, yet very familiar names, made their way into the WLB scorebook in the fourth quarter. Horn, Cross and Bowman all scored here. To be precise that is Kamdin Horn, Griffen Cross and Colby Bowman. Froebe also added four more points and Stoltzenburg and Conrady added two more points.

The Wolverines dominated the game and earned the 53-23 regional championship win over Pekin Rankin.

Kruz Froebe led WLB with 13 points.

Maddox Whiteman and Grant Hayes each tallied 11 points for the Wolverines.

The Wolverines will play Bloomington Cornerstone tonight at 6:30 p.m. at Greenview for the Sectional Championship.

The winner will advance to State.

Scoring

WLB 53
Kruz Froebe 13
Maddox Whiteman 11
Grant Hayes 11
Henry Stoltzenburg 8
Ryder Conrady 4
Kamdin Horn 2
Colby Bowman 2
Griffen Cross 2

Pekin Rankin 23
Thompson 17
Neal 3
Wolfe 2
Ronna 1