Boys basketball: H-LP 40, Newell-Fonda 34

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Created on Tuesday, 21 February 2012 20:42

Last Updated on Wednesday, 22 February 2012 06:48

Written by KUOO Sports

Harris-Lake Park built a 16-point lead in the second half of Tuesday's Class 1A District Semifinal with Newell-Fonda, only to see it nearly evaporate before the Wolves hung on for a 40-34 home win. The Mustangs used a 7-0 run in the fourth to claw back in, however, H-LP answered with clutch free throws by Brady Nissen.

 

Eli Ihnen finished with a game-high 19 points. Newell-Fonda received seven points from Dalton Anderson and ends the year at 18-5. Harris-Lake Park extends their perfect run to 22-0 and will have a chance to take down the title holders in the district final on Thursday in Emmetsburg.

The Wolves will take the floor against last year's Class 1A champs, Storm Lake St. Mary's. The Panthers got by Algona Bishop Garrigan with a 62-49 triumph to also remain undefeated at 23-0. That game will tip off at 7pm and can be heard on Q102 and ExploreOkoboji.com.

Click here for the postgame interview with coach Jeff Sohn. (KUOO)