Wayne Fans excitedly filtered into the Richfield High School gym for the opening day of state basketball. The Badgers took on the Tintic Minors in a tough second round match-up. Down by eight after the first two quarters, the Badgers were unable to make up the deficit and lost to the Miners 51-57.
Blake Peterson led the Badgers with 16 points and six rebounds, Hunter Robins added nine points and eight rebounds.
Wayne hasn't always had the best luck against Piute, but that has changed this year. Last night, the Badgers played in front of their home fans and sent the Thunderbirds back home with their third straight loss.
Blake Peterson led the Badgers with 22 points and six assists in the 53-44 defeat. Hunter Robins had a double-double with 12 points, 10 rebounds, Brayden Lee contributed 8 points, Tristin Martinez had five and Russell Van Dyke and Tee Spencer each added three points. Wayne beat Piute 45-38 in their previous meeting in December 2024.
Wayne will travel to Milford on Thursday, January 23, to take on the Tigers and hopefully add another "W" to their record.
January 11, 2025- Rockwell game times are 2:30 pm and 4:00
This schedule could change.
Read more …Second Round Fall-Out
In the first round of state emotions were high as the Badgers took on an old rival, the Valley Buffalos. Although Wayne has played well throughout the year as they played the Buffalos their defense fell apart.
Read more …First Round Disappointment