SCOTLAND, S.D. — In an exciting boys basketball matchup on January 10, 2024, the Corsica-Stickney Jaguars rallied from a halftime deficit to secure a 47-41 victory against Scotland/Menno. The Jaguars improved their season record to 3-4, demonstrating resilience and teamwork throughout the contest.
Jaxson Feenstra led Corsica-Stickney with a solid performance, contributing 13 points and grabbing seven rebounds. His teammates, Sawyer Schmidt and Jett Kemp, added nine points each, with Kemp also providing six assists to facilitate their offensive strategy. Aiden Clites made a significant defensive impact, recording six steals during the game, which helped turn the tide in favor of the Jaguars despite shooting only 33% from the field.
Scotland/Menno started strong, leading 14-7 at the end of the first quarter and holding a narrow 20-19 advantage at halftime. Erick Buechler stood out for the Trappers, achieving a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Hunter Yosten also contributed with nine points, but the team ultimately could not maintain their early lead.
Looking ahead, Corsica-Stickney will visit Mitchell Christian on Tuesday, January 16, while Scotland/Menno seeks to turn their season around against Centerville on the same day.
Girls Basketball Highlights
In girls basketball, Corsica-Stickney also had a commanding win, decisively defeating Scotland/Menno 60-30. Braylee Bordewyk led the scoring for the Jaguars with 20 points, while Sophie DeLange and Hadynn Johnson contributed 19 and 12 points, respectively. Lexie McNinch scored nine points for Scotland/Menno, but it was not enough to keep pace with Corsica-Stickney’s strong performance.
Freeman also showcased their prowess in girls basketball, improving to 4-2 this season with a convincing 68-27 win over Tripp-Delmont/Armour. Aubree Tschetter led Freeman with 20 points, while Vaida Ammann and Rylee Peters each added 13 points.
Additional Boys Basketball Results
Other boys basketball highlights from the region included Wagner’s narrow 58-55 victory over Winner. Jesse Zephier was the standout for Wagner with 17 points, while teammate Ky Arpan recorded a double-double with 15 points and 15 rebounds. For Winner, Carter Craven delivered a strong performance with 25 points and 10 rebounds.
Freeman also achieved a notable victory, defeating Tripp-Delmont/Armour 53-33. David Walter led the Flyers with 16 points and 10 rebounds.
As the basketball season progresses, teams are gearing up for crucial matchups that could define their standings. Local fans are eagerly anticipating the next games as players continue to showcase their skills and determination on the court.
