The Hanson Beavers were in Menno on Friday, December 17, to take on the Menno Wolves in a doubleheader with the girls basketball team.
The varsity easily defeated the Wolves, 62-37. Leading the team offensively was Luke Haiar with 13 points and three assists. Ethan Cheeseman put up 13 points while Jayce Slaba had nine points with three assists. Kade Waldera cashed in seven points while Jackson Jarding had six. Hunter Robinson added five points in the win.
Kade Waldera led the team in rebounding with six boards followed by Cheeseman and Haiar with five rebounds apiece. Slaba grabbed four rebounds.
Isayah Price recorded four steals in the game while Haiar and Waldera marked two steals each.
The team shot 20-of-39 (51.3%) from the field; hit six-of-19 (31.6%) from three point range; and sank four-of-eight (50%) from the free throw line.
With the win, the Beavers’ record improved to 3-0.
The junior varsity beat the Wolves, 50-23. Price led the team in scoring with 16 points. AJ Wilber marked 10 points while Hayden Schroeder had eight. Sutton Dewald added six points.
The JV record moved to 3-0.
The Beavers played Kimball/White Lake at the Corn Palace in Mitchell on Monday, December 20, and will host Irene-Wakonda on Thursday, December 30.