The 6th Grade Girls WBDA basketball team took part in the NEN Tournament in Norfolk on Saturday, February 24th. Wayne recorded victories over Norfolk and Guardian Angels Central Catholic before falling in a close two-point contest to Hartington-Newcastle to finish 2-1 on the day and take runner-up honors.
The 8th Grade Girls WBDA basketball team competed in the Norfolk NEN Tournament on Sunday, February 25th. Wayne competed in a four-team round-robin bracket. Wayne opened play with a 40-13 win over Stanton, then defeated Columbus Scotus 29-25, before finishing with a 44-17 win over Crofton to take championship honors in their division. Congratulations players and coaches!
The Wayne 5th grade boys won their home “Clash of the Plains” Tournament on Saturday, February 17. Wayne competed in an 8-team bracket along with Blair, Ponca, Randolph, Stanton, Wakefield, Wisner and Wynot.
Wayne opened tournament play with a 40-12 win over Randolph, and then recorded a 30-15 win over Wisner in the semifinals. In the championship game, Wayne battled a very good team from Wakefield and was able to pull away with a 41-28 victory and gold medal honors. Congratulations on your championship 5th graders.
The 6th grade girls WBDA basketball team took part in the Wisner “Fast Break in February” Tournament on Saturday, February 10th. Wayne played four games on the day and picked up victories over Battle Creek, Howells-Dodge and Guardian Angels Central Catholic before falling in the finals to Wisner-Pilger. The 6th grade girls finished 3-1 on the day to take home runner-up honors. Congratulations coaches and players!
The 8th grade girls WBDA basketball team, coming off illness, played in the annual Misko Mania Tournament in Ord on Saturday, February 10th. Wayne competed in a six team bracket against Palmer, Ord, Valley, West Holt and North Central. Wayne played with five eight graders and one seventh grader this weekend.
Wayne opened play with a 34-11 win over Ord and then followed up with a 33-28 win over Valley. In the tournament final, Wayne battled back and forth with a tough West Holt team, dropping a 33-25 contest to finish as tournament runner-up.
The 5th grade boys WBDA basketball team traveled to Ord on Saturday, February 10th to compete in the annual Misko Mania Tournament. Playing in a four team bracket, Wayne opened the tournament with a 22-14 win over a very good St. Paul team and then cruised to a 35-17 win over Turbow (Broken Bow) in the finals for the tournament championship. Congratulations 5th graders!
The 4th/5th grade girls WBDA basketball team took part in the Pierce Girls Youth Tournament on Sunday, February 4th. Wayne dropped their opening game to Pierce and then bounced back with wins over Osmond and Randolph to finish 2-1 on the day for runner-up honors.
The 6th grade boys WBDA basketball team took part in the Winter Frenzy Tournament in Columbus on Sunday, February 4th. Wayne played three games, defeating ABA-Reichert 35-22, Columbus Scotus Green 39-31 and finished the day with a 51-35 victory over Wahoops (Wahoo) Gold to finish 3-0 to win the championship in their division. Great job boys!
The 8th grade girls WBDA basketball opened their club season competing in the Blair Hoopstock Tournament in Blair on Saturday, January 27th at Dana College. Wayne opened the day with a come-from-behind 35-31 win over Columbus Swish and then finished up play with a 33-28 win over Omaha Supreme to go 2-0 on the day and win their division. Congratulations on a great start to your season 8th graders!
The 7th Grade Girls WBDA basketball team took part in the Monarch Classic in David City on Saturday, January 27th. The opening game saw Wayne fall to a tough Centennial team. Wayne responded with an overtime victory over David City Aquinas to finish 1-1 on the day and take home third place honors within their division. Congratulations Wayne!