Years from now, fans will warmly reminisce about Noah Kannegiesser. They'll remember days like February 8 when the Owl of note scored 40 points in a win over Brandon-Evansville. The game was at home.
I of course would enjoy writing about Noah and his mates if I were still writing for the Hancock Record newspaper. I wrote sports for the Record for 15 years. I left the local print media when it seemed an anvil had landed on me, figuratively speaking. But no sweat, I can write online. The Hancock Record newspaper doesn't even exist anymore. The Ad-Viser doesn't exist anymore. The Morris paper is down to as few as ten pages in a single week.
But there are no boundaries for online writing. So I'm pleased to report on the 40 points that Noah Kannegiesser scored in the 2/8 win over Brandon-Evansville, score of 71-48. I haven't been to the Hancock gym since 2006, not since graduation that year. Kannegiesser's heroics were enough almost by themselves to sink the Chargers of B-E. Of course he gets help from his mates like Bennett Nienhaus who scored eleven points thanks to some sharp 3-point shooting. Nienhaus connected three times from 3-point range. Kannegiesser had six makes from beyond the 3-point arc.
Kannegiesser and Nienhaus were joined on the scoring list by Cole Reese (8), Connor Reese (4), Peyton Rohloff (4), Daniel Milander (2) and Kaleb Koehl (2). Cole Reese with his seven rebounds led there, while Kannegiesser snared six boards. Four Owls each executed three assists: Kannegiesser, Nienhaus, Cole Reese and Connor Reese. The steals department had Koehl with four and Kannegiesser with three.
Hancock led 32-22 at halftime. The Owls emerged from this success with a 17-1 record. Three B-E Chargers made 3-pointers led by Taylor Bitzan with three. Jake Hintermeister made two long-rangers and James Strese made one. Strese topped the B-E scoring list with 13 points.
Girls: Owls 51, CGB 46
The Hancock girls are making waves just like the Kannegiesser gang. On February 8 the female Owls downed CGB 51-46 at the HHS gym. It was Hancock's 11th win of the campaign. CGB is having a .500 season.
Ashlyn Mattson supplied chief fuel in the Owls' winning effort. Her 17 points topped the list, then we see Lexi Staples having offensive clout too with her 14. Rylee Hanson scored eight points and Haley Mattson put in six. Three Owls each added two points to the mix: Katelynn Jepma, Morgan Kisgen and Tess Steiner. Ashlyn Mattson connected three times from 3-point range. Staples made one long-ranger. Rebound leaders were Staples with nine and Ashlyn Mattson with six. Assist leaders were Staples with six and Steiner with four. In steals it was Ashlyn Mattson setting the pace with five followed by Steiner with three.
CGB's Tylaina Issendorf made three 3-point shots. Emma Botker led the Wolverines in scoring with 14 points.
Boys: Owls 63, Ashby 37
The February 6 story for the boys was a 63-37 triumph over the Ashby Arrows at home. On this night, Noah Kannegiesser's point total was 29 as he made five 3-pointers. Is there any defensive scheme that can stop him? Jordan Peterson and Bennett Nienhaus each made one 3-pointer. Two Owls besides Kannegiesser scored in double figures: Nienhaus with eleven points and Kaleb Koehl with ten. Cole Reese scored four points and Peterson put in three.
These three Owls each scored two points: Connor Reese, Peyton Rohloff and John Kellenberger. Rohloff led in rebounds with four. Kannegiesser set the pace in assists with four, and Nienhaus deftly executed six steals.
Two Ashby Arrows stood out with their offensive flair: Jaden Norby with 16 points and Scott Johnson with 14. Scott Johnson made two 3-pointers and Dakota Ecker made one. The Owls shot out to a 41-21 lead at halftime.
Girls: Owls 53, CMCS 38
The Owls' defense shone in second half play, putting the clamps on the Bluejays of CMCS in a 53-38 home win. The Owls outscored the Bluejays 25-13 in the second half. The GBB Owls could feel satisfied having accomplished their tenth win of the season against six losses.
Ashlyn Mattson was quite proficient offensively with her 17 points to lead. Tess Steiner and Morgan Kisgen each scored 14. Lexi Staples scored seven points and Haley Mattson added four. Ashlyn Mattson made three shots from 3-point range. Kisgen connected once from long range. Ashlyn Mattson with her six rebounds led there. Steiner and Ashlyn Mattson were assist leaders with five and four, respectively. Ashlyn stole the ball five times.
Two CMCS Bluejays scored in double digits: Katelyn Bulthuis with 13 points and Ellie Greenwaldt with eleven. Elli Stoel made two 3's for the Bluejays, and Greenwaldt made one. Greenwaldt stole the ball three times.
Kannegiesser reaches milestone
The big day finally came when Noah Kannegiesser reached the summit on the Hancock High all-time scoring list. The big day was a Saturday (Feb. 3). The senior guard connected on a 3-pointer in the first half, vaulting him to the top of the career list, surpassing Bree Holleman. I guess the scoring list is combined for boys/girls.
Kannegiesser would make six 3-pointers in this 71-54 Hancock triumph over CMCS at home. Kannegiesser emerged from this game with 2,340 career points. Kannegiesser's point harvest in the CMCS game was 40, right up where he often achieves.
Connor Reese joined Noah in double figures with 12. Here's the rest of the list: Bennett Nienhaus (6), Cole Reese (4), Kaleb Koehl (4), Peyton Rohloff (2), Tanner Pahl (2) and Jordan Peterson (1). Kannegiesser with his six 3-pointers was followed on that list by Nienhaus (2) and Connor Reese (1). Rebound leaders were Nienhaus and Koehl each with six. Assist leaders were Kannegiesser and Cole Reese with five and four, respectively. And in steals, Kannegiesser was tops with four followed by Cole Reese with three.
My memories of Hancock High hoops are priceless. I smile when remembering Principal Roger Clarke's son playing the "Batman" theme on his electric guitar for a girls tournament game!
- Brian Williams - morris mn minnesota - bwilly73@yahoo.com
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