Neoga Downs WSS, Advances To Title Game

WSS, seeded No. 3, took an 11-7 opening quarter lead as Jordan Wittenberg scored nine of those points. But, Neoga came back with a 14-9 second period to lead 21-20 at halftime. Kaden Young scored seven points while Brady Reynolds nailed a three-pointer.

The Hatchets had a 12-11 third quarter as Austin Wittenberg stepped forward with six points. That tied the score at 32-32 going into the final period.

From there, Neoga's Paci McClure took over, hitting six points while Young put in another three-pointer and the Indians pulled out the 44-40 victory.

Young finished with 15 points to lead the winners while McClure added 10. Neoga improved to 16-16 on the season.

WSS was led by J. Wittenberg with 15 and A. Wittenberg with 10. The Hatchets end the season with a 24-7 record.

In the opening contest, Meridian won over Casey-Westfield, 63-56. Meridian was led by Grant Meisenhelter with 19, Graham Meisenhelter with 16, Phillips with 13 and Ralston with 11. Meridian advances with a 25-7 mark.

Casey-Westfield was led by J. Parcel with 16. The Warriors end the season 14-14.

Class 1A Windsor/Stew-Stras Regional

NEOGA (44)

Young 6-0 -- 15, McClure 3-3 -- 10, Romack 3-0 -- 6, Peters 2-2 -- 6, Richards 2-0 -- 4, Reynolds 1-0 -- 3. TOTALS 17 FG, 5 FT.

WSS (40)

J. Wittenberg 5-4 -- 15, A. Wittenberg 3-4 -- 10, Vonderheide 3-0 -- 7, Chaney 2-0 -- 6, Miller 1-0 -- 2. TOTALS 14 FG, 8 FT.

Neoga              7    14    11    12    --    44

WSS               11      9    12      8    --    40

3-point FG -- Neoga 5 (Young 3, McClure 1, Reynolds 1), Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg 4 (Chaney 2, Vonderheide 1, J .Wittenberg 1).