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Waukon players celebrate their 53-46 win over Algona in a Class 3A semifinal at the girls' state basketball tournament Thursdayat Wells Fargo Arena. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)
DES MOINES — Mary Halvorson held an ice pack to her jaw.
She was sore, but …
“Oh gosh, this is the best feeling ever,” she said.
It’s the feeling of a finalist.
Second-ranked Waukon built an 11-point third-quarter lead, blew it, then pulled away again to defeat No. 3 Algona, 53-46, in a Class 3A semifinal at the girls’ state basketball tournament Thursday night at Wells Fargo Arena.
“We’ve wanted this so bad,” said Halvorson, who scored 22 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. “Algona’s a great team. We just had to be physical with them.”
Waukon (25-1) faces No. 1 Sioux City Heelan (25-1) for the 3A championship at 6 p.m. Saturday.
“It’s really nice to win this game and have these girls get a chance to play for a championship,” said Waukon Gene Klinge.
“When we won the title in 2004, these girls were in the stands. They were determined then that they were going to form a travel team and become as good as they could be.”
Waukon's Mary Halvorson (33) looks to the basket past Algona's Emillie Kenne (12) in the first half. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)
Jordon Reiser added 13 points for the Indians. Reiser had been a part-time starter as a sophomore, but became a reserve after Logan Hjerleid moved into town.
“It was tough for a while, but I got used to it,” Reiser said. “I feel I have more success coming off the bench.”
Waukon used a 17-3 second-quarter run to take a 27-20 halftime lead, then extended it to 33-22 on a 3-pointer by Carissa Berger with 6:05 left in the third period.
But Algona (25-1) stormed back to tie it at 35-35, then again at 41-41.
Reiser broke the tie with a basket, then Halvorson added another to make it 45-41.
At 47-44, Kristyna Herman made four straight free throws to seal it.
“We just didn’t get the defensive stops we needed,” said Bulldogs Coach Brad Sudol.
“We tried double- and triple-teaming Halvorson, but she’s such a tough kid, and Waukon has kids around her that play their roles very well.”
At 5-foot-11, Halvorson did her damage in the teeth of a defense that stood 6-4, 6-2 and 5-11. And Waukon inexplicably tallied a 33-21 rebounding advantage.
“I just threw in a lot of pump fakes and ball fakes,” Halvorson said. “You just can’t back down against them.”
Natalie Hackbarth led Algona with 16 points. Kirsten Lipps added 15.
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I’m sorry, but Waukon doesnt stand a chance against Heelan. Won’t even be close.
Well Mike, apparently your from Algona and are really a sore loser for your team, your team played well and the Waukon girls won’t take that away from them, talk to me tomorrow after the game. If the waukon girls lose they finished right where they are rated, but I don’t think I would discount the waukon indians………..GO INDIANS!!
@ Mike
Don’t be bitter Mike
No disrespect to Coach Kilnge and Waukon, but I think Waukon got some lucky draws with the seeding. I dont think Waukon would’ve been able to beat any of the teams from the top side of the bracket, with the exception of Marion. But I dont think Waukon would’ve had anybody to guard Paige. The top side of the bracket is so much better than the bottom half it is laughable. Assumption would’ve walked they’re way to the championship game. I would’ve even given Marion a shot to go to the championship/ Its just unfortunate that the best teams in the state dont get to play for the championship. But you cant blame Waukon for the poor scheduling and they’ve done everything they’ve needed to do, and they deserve it. I hope they prove me wrong tomorrow.
Whether Waukon wins or loses tomorrow at least they played with respect and good sportsmanship (on and off the court)!! Waukon is very proud of them.
There is not a stat or ranking or average that can measure heart desire and teamwork. The Indians are playing their type of game and will play hard again tonite.
HMM 3A fan, so Waukon side of the bracket is weak, well arent the NUMBER 1 AND NUMBER 2 Team in the state playing the championship……….and that is WEAK………PLEASE!!
Go Indians, we are proud of each of you. Good luck tonight girls
Looks like Mike was right 73-54 did i just see Tritz make another steal?
I play with these girls, and I know what they’re capable of, so until you’ve done so also, shut your mouth.
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