Indians Struggle early, Shine in 2nd Half to Down Charles City

The Waukon Indians continued there road trip with a game at Charles City on Thursday November 29th. It looked like it would be a long ride home early in the 2nd quarter as the Indians trailed 22-6 to the hot shooting Comet team who hit 4 three pointers through the first quarter and a half of the game. The Indians banded together and took a “one stop at a time” mindset and worked their way back into the game, pulling within 6 at the half 32-26.

Waukon pulled even with the Comets at 35 all midway through the 3rd period but Charles City answered with a 5-0 run to end the frame with a 41-36 lead. Waukon regrouped once again and went on a 17 to 6 run in the first five minutes of the 4th quarter to take a 55-47 lead. The Indians spread the floor and ran the clock, hit their free throws and escaped with a 58-53 victory

Daneshia Snitker did much of her same getting driving baskets from all over the floor, and Abie Mellick led a once rattled group to a confident team in the second half while scoring 6 points and swiping 5 steals. Junior Center Alyssa Collins battled another top center in the conference in Knowlton of the Comets giving up 8 points to her in the first quarter and then shutting her down to let her score only four more in the game. Collins herself scored a career high 14 points and pulled down 5 rebounds. Junior gaurd Kiersten Christianson had her best game of her young career scoring all of her career high 11 points in the second half including two huge three point shots. Eli Ronan played great defense and helped on the center once again while scoring all 5 of her points in the second half and pulling down 6 rebounds and also 3 steals. Courtney Wikan gave a great boost as well of the bench for the Tribe as they came back to win their 3rd game of the year.

Waukon continues its road trip as they play Gladbrook Reinbeck @ Wartburg college on Saturday Morning.

Indian coach Gene Klinge records his 989th win of his career. For more Indian info check out http://www.neiowa.com

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Indians Dominate Oelwein in First NEIC Game

The Waukon Indians went on the start of a 3 game road trip and ended up playing a great defensive game defeating the Oelwein Huskies
by the score of 56-29 on Tuesday November 27th. In a back and forth first quarter with both teams trading baskets, Waukon took the lead on a 3 point play by Daneshia Snitker 11-10 and never looked back. Waukon trailed late in the first quarter 10-8 and then went on a 20-6 run to end the half with a 28-16 lead. The Tribe busted out with a 10-2 run to start the 3rd quarter and put the game away.

Daneshia Snitker poured in a career high 33 points, pulling down 8 rebounds and swiping 5 steals to lead the Indians. Alyssa Collins played great defense on the Huskies talented center Nicole Burgin keeping her in check, while scoring 12 points, grabbed 7 rebounds along with 3 steals and 3 blocked shots. The team together played great defense and were aware of helping at all times agains the Huskies game plan. More stats and scoring to come tomorrow.

Waukon Rolls Past South Winn In Season Opener

Waukon outscored the Warriors 20-8 in the opening quarter Friday night and never looked back on their way to a 58-33 victory.
The Indians struggled a bit offensively in the 2nd quarter against South Winn’s 2-3 zone defense as they settled for more than a handful of 3 point shot that were not on target. However the Indians solved the defense and put pressure on the ball with their own full court man to man to overall dominate the night.

Daneshia Snitker had a spectacular night as she scored a career high 31 points, ripped down 10 rebounds and had 9 steals, just falling short of a triple double. Junior center Alyssa Collins had a bright debut as a varsity starter as she scored 9 points, pulled down 7 rebounds and swatted 3 Warrior shot attempts. Courtney Wikan had 6 points and a team high 4 assists. Kiersten Christianson had 5 points and 4 steals from the wing and also played back up point gaurd in the game. Senior point gaurd Abie Mellick had 3 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 helpers in limited action due to foul trouble. Eli Ronan added a basket, had 7 rebounds and also swiped 3 steals for the Tribe.

Indians go 3-1 @ Mason City scrimmage

The Waukon Indians competed in 4 20 minute scrimmages on Saturady.

The Indians defeated Waterloo West, West Hancock, and Riceville, and fell to a top 5A team in Mason City.

The Indians head to MFL on Tuesday for one more scrimmage before the real season starts.

Indians Set To Start 2012-13 Season

The Waukon Indian girls basketball squad has began its first week of practice as of Monday November 5th.  The Indians will have a fast paced early season as they cram in extra morning practices this week and then head to Mason City for a morning of scrimmages on Saturday.  

The Tribe will then travel to MFL Mar-Mac for the annual Jamboree on Tuesday Nov 13th and then open the season at home with their first game vs South Winn on Friday Nov 16th.

Waukon will look to have a successful season as their squad has 8 seniors leading the way this year.  The Tribe will also have a handful of underclassmen fighting for spots and minutes through the year.

Will update varsity roster and scrimmage results this weekend.

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