Wausa boys pick up first win of the year

WAUSA — A balanced scoring attack led the Wausa Vikings to their first win of the year here Monday.

Four Wausa athletes hit for double figures in the 72-49 win over Knox County rival Santee.

The Vikes came out of the gates strong to build a 23-14 first-quarter advantage. Santee rebounded in the second quarter to outscore the hosts 15-13. Santee again looked solid to start the second half, as they matched the Vikes 13 points with 13 of their own to make it 49-42 heading into the final frame.

The fourth quarter belonged to the Vikings.

Wausa found its range in the final frame to outscore Santee 23-7 and seal the win.

Ethan Baue led the team in scoring, dropping in 17 on the night. Jaxon Claussen finished right behind him with 15 points. Skyles Kinkaid also had a solid night, hitting for 14 points. Cory Schumacher wasn’t to be outdone, though, as he made good for 12 points on the night.

Wausa 23 13 13 23 - 72 Santee 14 15 13 7 - 49 SCORING Wausa -Ethan Baue, 17; Jaxon Claussen, 15; Skyles Kinkaid, 14; Cory Schumacher, 12; Dawson Thorell, 8; Garrett Hegge, 2; Jonah Story, 2; Josh Wattier, 2. REBOUNDS Wausa - Skyles Kinkaid, 12; Cory Schumacher, 9; Garrett Hegge, 7; Dawson Thorell, 6; Jonah Story, 4; Ethan Baue, 2; Brandon Kristensen, 1; Tug Dawson, 1. ASSISTS Wausa - Ethan Baue, 3; Jaxon Claussen, 3; Cory Schumacher, 1; Jonah Story, 1.

In the Wausa Post Holiday Tourney, the Vikes lost 78-54 to Lutheran- Northeast, and fell 67-47 to Niobrara-Verdigre.