Two Chant Wrestlers Bring Home State Medals
Congratulations to Hayleigh Meyers who earned 2nd place in the 120-pound Class B division at Girls State Wrestling and to Colt Meyer who captured a 6th-place medal in the 215-pound Class C division at Boys State Wrestling.
Chanticleers Fight to Final Buzzer in Tough Road Loss
On Tuesday, the Chanticleer Boys traveled to Elkhorn Mount Michael to take on the West Point Cadets.
The Chants and Cadets traded early baskets before the Cadets went on a 10-0 run to take a 17-7 lead at the end of the 1st quarter. After that, the Chants fought back and clawed their way back, and the Chants tied it 22-22 before a buzzer-beating 3 gave the Cadets a three-point lead at the break.
The Chants would get the lead on a four-point play by Easton Ryshon to give the Chants a 33-32 lead. From there, the game would keep going back and forth. With volleyball line 3 tied the game going into the 4th, 36-36.
The Chants would then take a four-point lead with two minutes left, but a late run by the Cadets gave them a two-point lead, and a game-tying jumper by Landon Critel rimmed out.
The Chants were led by Landon Critel, who had 13 points and five rebounds. Beau Wells added 12 points and six rebounds. Knox Nelson added 11 points and 13 rebounds.
“We played well, and we knew this was going to be a tough game going in, and we gave ourselves a chance to win tonight, and that's what you ask for.” Coach Gates said after the game.
The loss ended the Chants' season with a 14-10 record. The game would be the last for seniors Brody Blair, Landon Critel, Levi Klein, Easton Ryschon, and Colton Thompson.
Coach Gates said after the game, “I really appreciate those seniors and what they have done for our program. We are going to miss those guys. Each one of those guys has helped us improve this season and set us up for the future.”
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