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G-R 8th Grade Boys Basketball by Coach Steve Luethje

Rebels have not lost a home game in two years Thursday, Jan. 19th, G-R 8th grade Boys Basketball had our final home game, hosting South Hardin, and we won the contest 44-17 to move to 10-0 on season. This was a repeat game for us, as in early December our first basketball game was at their place and we won that game 51-27. We new they had improved, they were beating the same teams we were this season, but our young Rebels showed they had also improved, holding our opponent to their season low of 17 offensive points. The Rebel’s had a balanced team scoring night, with Colton Dinsdale 10 pts, Tyler Eiffler 8 pts, Josh Cooley 7 pts, Brock Bystricky, Erick Stoakes and Dalton Schwartz 6 pts each, Bryce Clark 1 pt, but were led by Jake Schuman getting 6 steals, 2 assists and 2 rebounds night (great game!) and Jake Mohlis 1 steal night. This game concluded our final home game of the 2011-12 season, and with this win it’s been two years since any 7th or 8th grade boy’s team has lost a home game, in Gladbrook. The reason for our success is simple we are unselfish players: as the young Rebel’s believe in short quick pass system, hustling pressure defense style to create our offense, combined with our player’s not wanting to lose attitudes.

G-R 8th Grade Boys Basketball by Coach Steve Luethje

Tuesday, Jan. 17th, G-R 8th grade Boys Basketball hosted BCLUW and won the contest 56-9, as we advance to 9-0 on year. Everyone saw good minutes, we held back some in this contest, and with a continual running second half clock it made for a short game. All G-R 8th grade players scored in this contest, but we were led by Brock Bystricky 16 pts and Colton Dinsdale 9 pts, 9 steals, 8 rebounds, and 3 assist night (almost a triple double) as both Brock and Colton had their game going, we were then followed by Josh Cooley 9 pts, Tyler Eiffler 8 pts, Dalton Schwartz 4 pts, Jake Mohlis 3 pts Erick Stoakes, Bryce Clark, Jake Schuman 2 pts each. When everyone gets to score there is a reason, and its unselfishness or teamwork, as this ball was passed around freely to the open players. Plus, a thanks to our fans for coming out and supporting us on this weeknight game, as we played in front of a very large Junior High audience in this game!

G-R 8th Grade Boys Basketball by: Coach Steve Luethje

Gladbrook – Reinbeck 8th Grade Boys Basketball move to 11-0 on Season Thursday, Jan. 24th, G-R 8th grade Boys Basketball traveled south to Gilman to play East Marshall. The Rebels won 72-11, now 11-0 overall. The Mustangs are little down this year, they started the season with six 8th graders out, but only have 2 8th graders still on their roster, so they used a mix of 7-8th graders. We held back and played no full court pressure defense, but that did not matter much, we simply played some good ball and shot a season high 62% from the field. We had some referees who were going to enforce the rule book and call a proper close game, no hand checking, a foul was a foul, traveling was a call game. I’m sure a few of our older fans can relate to this, as yes, once in great while the true rules are still enforced. I must admit I like it when you’re the more skill full team, but this led to one of the East Marshall fans being ejected. Our fans were great and our player above reproach so we came away with a better understanding of another type of adversity and how to see the positives in everything we do. Leading the Rebels were Tyler Eiffler with 19 pts, and Eric Stoakes 15 points, Jake Schuman and Dalton Schwartz 8 pts each, Josh Cooley and Brock Bystricky 7 pts each, Colton Dinsdale 6 pts, Jake Mohlis 2 pts, and Bryce Clark just as importantly had a solid 3 rebound night. Cleary Eric Stoakes, Jake Schuman, & Jake Mohlis played one of their best Junior High games tonight, we still are improving! Our last game is Mon Jan 30th vs. A-P at Aplington with starting times 4:15p.m. for the 8th graders.

G-R 8th Grade Boys Basketball by: Coach Steve Luethje

Rebels Corral Mustangs The young Rebels boarded the bus on January 24, 2012 and zig-zagged their way to Gilman to face the Mustangs of East Marshall. The boys of G-R started the game with a different line up than usual, but still managed to open the period in typical Rebel fashion by taking a 15-4 lead. Second quarter action saw the score increase with a 30-9 advantage at the end of the second quarter. The Rebels came out of the locker room ready to play ball while trying to get all players into the scoring column. Time ended in the third quarter with the Rebels leading 44-15. Fourth quarter play saw the Rebels continuing to work the ball in to position for the best shot possible. All players saw considerable playing time for the game enroute to a 50-28 score for the win. Scoring were the following Rebels: Tyler Pierce-4 pts., Parker Bown-6 pts., Erik Knaack-2 pts., Joe Smoldt-22 pts., Matt-Roeding-5 pts., Alex Tscherter-2 pts., Spencer Goos-4 pts., Thomas Mussig-2 pts., and Jed Peterson-3 pts. Rebels Complete Perfect Season-Down A-P in Season Finale The young rebels traveled to Aplington on January 30, 2012 to try and complete an undefeated season. First half action saw both teams come out and ready to play basketball. The Rebels and Falcons traded baskets throughout the first quarter before the Rebels widened the gap heading to the locker room. At the half the boys from G-R held a 26-15 lead. The second half started with the opponents coming out fast and trimming the Rebels lead by hitting the 3-ball. Patience and defense by the Rebels took over and sent the game in to the win column. This concluded a perfect season and along with the eighth grade became the first teams to go unbeaten in the same season. Those scoring for the Rebels were the following: Tyler Pierce-3 pts., Parker Bown-6 pts., Joe Smoldt-27 pts., Matt Roeding-6 pts., Thomas Mussig-3 pts. GREAT JOB MEN AND THANKS FOR A MEMORABLE AND EMOTIONAL WIN AND SEASON!