Deagan Puppe flies high into the air to launch a jump shot during action at last week’s SubDistrict tournament here. The Bears ended up falling to Walthill in the title game.

Walthill puts an end to the Bears basketball season

LAUREL — Walthill ended Laurel-Concord-Coleridge’s hopes Thursday of going after a second straight state basketball title.

The Bears dropped a 65-61 SubDistrict championship game decision to Walthill.

The Bears started out in good shape, earning a 15-14 first-quarter advantage. The Orange and Black then extended that lead thanks to an 18-9 second quarter run.

Walthill climbed back into the contest in the second half, outscoring the home team 21- 14 in the third quarter and again in the final frame to earn the come-from-behind victory.

LCC was led by a balanced attack as Cael Hartung and Evan Haisch both hit for 15 points. Deagan Puppe chipped in with 12.

Jake Rath dominated the boards against Walthill, hauling down a game-high 15 rebounds on the night.

The loss ends the Bears season at 15-11.

LCC 15 18 14 14 — 61

Walthill 14 9 21 21— 65

LCC Walthill

FG 19-34 -

3PT 6-15 -

FT 5-14 -

Reb 33 -

TOs 7 -

SCORING LCC - Cael Hartung, 15; Evan Haisch, 15; Deagan Puppe, 12; Grant Erwin, 6; Wilton Roberts, 6; Jake Rath, 5; Austin Hall, 2.