Montezuma’s two varsity basketball teams have spent part of the holiday break working on their press breakers and shoring up other areas of their games.
Both teams sit in third place in the SICL standings, each with one conference defeat.
Opposing presses hurt the Bravettes’ in losses to North Mahaska and Williamsburg.
Williamsburg also disrupted the boys with pressure in the Raiders’ non-conference win.
The Braves are anticipating the addition of some quality depth in January. Garrett Watts, who suffered a broken leg in football, has been rehabbing it, in hopes of making back to the hardwood.
The Braves also look forward to varsity eligibility late in the month for 6-4 Nik Kotar, an all-around talent who has been practicing with them and competing in some JV games.
Bravettes stat leaders
Points
Shanae Wetering, 137 (15.2 ppg), Field goal % .450.
Mia Boulton, 132, (14.7), Field goal % .457, 3-pt. % .467, Free throw % .765.
Jadyn Sharer, 62 (6.9), Field goal % .343, 3 pt. % .375.
Rebounds
Shanae Wetering 66 (7.3); offensive 3.2, defensive 4.1.
Jadyn Sharer, 40 (4.4), offensive 1.3, defensive 3.1.
Madison Johannes 34 (3.8), offensive 1.7, defensive 2.1.
Assists
Madison Johannes 25 (2.8), Turnovers per game 1.6, A/TO average 1.8
Mia Boulton 20 (2.2), TPG 1.8, A/TO 1.3.
Braves stat leaders
Points
Eddie Burgess, 140 (17.5 ppg, Field goal % .612. 3-point %.400. Free throw % .750.
Masin Shearer 121 (15.1 ppg), Field goal % .391, 3-pt. % .362.
Gavin Strong 79 (9.9), Field goal % .356.
Rebounds
Eddie Burgess 123 (15.4),offensive 4.3, defensive 11.1.
Gavin Strong 30 (3.8) offensive 1.4, defensive 2.4.
Owen Cook 28 offensive 3.5, defensive 2.8.
Assists
Masin Shearer 36 (4.5), TPG 2.9, A/TO 1.6
Gavin Strong 25 (3.10), TPG 3.1, A/TO 1.0
Eddie Burgess 23 (2.9), TPG 2.8, A/TO 1.0.