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Chieftains' season ends as Blackhawks soar to victory
Lake Holcombe boys basketball team falls to Owen-Withee in postseason opener
Mar. 12, 2026 at 5:03am
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The No. 9 Lake Holcombe boys basketball team traveled to face the No. 8 Owen-Withee Blackhawks in the postseason opener on March 3. Despite being down by 20 points at halftime, the Chieftains were unable to mount a comeback, ending their season with a loss to the Blackhawks.
Why it matters
High school basketball postseason play is a highly anticipated event in small communities, as it represents the culmination of months of hard work and dedication by the players and coaches. The outcome of this game marks the end of the Chieftains' season and the final chapter for the team's seniors.
The details
The Chieftains, seeded 9th, traveled to face the 8th-seeded Blackhawks in the opening round of the playoffs. Owen-Withee built a substantial 20-point lead by halftime, and the Chieftains were unable to close the gap in the second half, ultimately falling to the Blackhawks and ending their season.
- The postseason game took place on March 3, 2026.
The players
Bryce DeJongh
A junior basketball player for the Cornell High School team.
The takeaway
The loss marks the end of the Chieftains' season, as they were unable to overcome the early deficit against the higher-seeded Blackhawks. This game represents the final chapter for the team's seniors, who have dedicated countless hours to the program over the years.
