March 10, 2010
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Macon Oplinger, left, goes up for two against during the District 11B Boys Basketball Tournament championship game between the Menno Wolves and the Avon Pirates. Despite a hard-fought effort, the Wolves fell short in the attempt to repeat as District 11B champs and fell to the Pirates 40-38. The Pirates advanced to the Region 6B Championship game in Mitchell, where they lost to Tripp-Delmont/Armour.
PHOTOS BY ERIK KAUFMAN
Ben Fischer, right, guards Scotland's Ryan Auch during the Menno Wolves' first game of the District 11B Boys Basketball Tournament last week. The Wolves advanced past the Highlanders by a score of 57-56 to meet Avon in the tournament championship.
Kory Henrichs (44) and Ben Fischer (14) play defense against Avon in the championship game of the 2010 District 11B Boys Basketball Tournament in Freeman Thursday, March 4. Menno lost the game 40-38.
Members of the Menno High School boys basketball team, from left in white, Macon Oplinger, Austin Herrboldt and Tyler Edler defend against the Scotland Highlanders in the Wolves' first game of the district tournament.
William Massey goes up for two points during the Menno Wolves' game against the Scotland Highlanders Tuesday, March 2.
Hunter Westendorf leads the Menno crowd in a round of cheers during the 2010 District 11B Boys Basketball Tournament in Freeman last week.
William Massey and Macon Oplinger box out members of the Scotland Highlander basketball team during their game in the district tournament last week.