The Johnson-Brock Eagles have qualified for the Class C2 Nebraska Boys Basketball State Tournament for the second consecutive year. the Eagles improved to 19-8 on the season defeating fifth ranked Johnson County Central 46-37 Tuesday night in the District Final.
Kale Wolken led the Eagles with 19 points in the game. Nick Behrends scored 8 and Dustin Niedermeyer and Kyler Jones added six each for Johnson-Brock.
JCC was led by Nate Kuhl with 13 points and Justin Damme added 11 more. Senior Zach Kaster scored 7 points. The Thunderbirds finish the season 22-3.
Eagles Coach Nick Krenk commented following the game. ( play audio : 27 seconds )
Coach Krenk also had high praise for Kale Wolken who hit three triples in teh game. ( play audio :29 seconds )
Johnson-Brock will play their first round state tournament game on Thursday, March 8th in Lincoln. You can follow the Eagles live on SUNNY 101.3.