Titans trip-up Wolverines in thriller

Your Wakeland Wolverines dropped their fourth game in district play Friday night against the Titans of Centennial by a score of 52-49. Once again, the Wolverines got off to a slow start in the first quarter as they saw themselves trailing the Titans 18-11. However, by the end of the first half, the Wolverines had cut into that lead and only trailed by 5 going into the locker room. Wakeland then came out hot and took the lead by the end of the third quarter. Unfortunately, timely turnovers in the last few minutes of play proved costly for the Wolverines as they saw a seven point lead slip away by the final buzzer. Head Freshmen Coach Joe Lewis commented to Frisco Home, "it pains me to see us play really well for most of the game, and then let it just slip right through our fingers..., this one really hurt!" Noah Westerfield had an active night with 11 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals, and 2 assists. Cameron Walker added 9 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 blocks. In addition, Sean Watkins and Josh Harris both had 4 assists while Vashun Lusk grabbed 8 boards. The loss brings Wakeland's record to 13-13 on the year, with a 5-4 record in District 9-4A. The Wolverines will look to move up in the district standings on Tuesday night as they face off against the Mustangs of Creekview. Tip-off is at 8pm, so come out and support your Wolverines!

Wakeland survives scare from Heritage

Your Wakeland Wolverines started out the second round of district play Tuesday night with a win over the Coyotes of Heritage by a score of 68-63. The Wolverines struggled early against Heritage's zone and turnovers led to easy buckets for teh Coyotes in the first half. Wakeland saw themselves down by double digits at the start of the third. However, tenacious defense in the second half helped the Wolverines get going with a 28 point 3rd quarter while only allowing 10 points. That proved to be the difference as they Wolverines were able to hold off a last push by the Coyotes. Head JV Coach Blake Reedy advised, "our kids are growing up..., when we got down like that earlier in the year, it was hard to rally the troops, but the way we roared back in the second half shows maturity" Noah Westerfield led the Wolverines in scoring with 16 points while Sean Watkins dished out 6 assists. Josh Harris added 9 points, 5 boards, and 3 steals. Cameron Walker put in 10 points, grabbed 5 rebounds, blocked 2 shots, and had two steals. The win gives Wakeland their first overall winning record at 13-12, along with a 5-3 district record. The Wolverines will be back in action on Friday night as they will try to slay the Titans of Centennial on their own territory. Tip-off is at 8pm, so come out and support your orange and blue.

Don Sparks Photography (Varsity)

Wolverines trick Trojans with buzzer beater

Your Wakeland Wolverines entertained the Time Warner Cable audience Friday night as Zol Singleton layed in a buzzer beater to take down the Trojans of Newman Smith 63-61. It was a game that was back and forth all night and you just knew that whoever had the ball last was going to win the game. Varsity Assistant Coach Marty Tidwell shouted after the final buzzer, "YES, YES, YES..., OMG, YES!!!" Cameron Walker led the Wolverines with 14 points even though he got in foul trouble early. Josh Harris and Noah Westerfield added 11 points a piece as well. This was a crucial win for the Wolverines as they try to stay in the top tier of the District standings for a chance at a play-off birth. The win brings Wakeland's overall record to 12-12, with a 4-3 district record at the end of the first round of play. The Wolverines will look to cage the Coyotes of Heritage this Tuesday night at Wakeland as they start the second round of play in district. Tip-off is at 8pm, so come out to support your orange and blue!

Wolverines to be aired on Texas Channel 185 courtesy of TWC

Time Warner Cable will be videotaping the Wolverines against the Trojans of Newman Smith Friday night on the Texas Channel, channel 185 for TWC subscribers. The game will be tape delayed and played on the Texas Channel Saturday morning at 9am. Beginning Monday, it will be available on TWC Digital Video on Demand.  Got to the On Demand Channel, scroll to North Texas On Demand, find the TWC Sports Folder, then you will find a High School Basketball Folder, and choose your game. Go Wolverines!

Wolverines can't rattle Raccoons

Your Wakeland Wolverines dropped their third district game against the Frisco Raccoons this past Tuesday night by a score of 67-41. The Wolverines inability to put the ball in the basket left them with only eleven points in the first half while the Raccoons were able to score double digits in each quarter of play. Head Coach Brent Benningfield commented in a post-game press conference, "when you struggle shooting the ball against a team that has the capability to score whenever they want, you better find another way to win, but unfortanutely that didn't happen!" Noah Westerfield led the Wolverines with 11 points and Zol Singleton added 9, while Vashun Lusk pulled down 9 rebounds. This puts Wakeland's overall record at 11-12, with a 3-3 record in District 9-4A. The loss makes this Friday nights game against Newman Smith even that much important as the Wolverines need to win to stay towards the top for play-off contention. The Varsity tips off at 8pm at Newman Smith High School in Carrollton, and will be videotaped on Time Warner Cable for the Texas Channel on later date and time. As soon as we know the date and time of this playback, we will let you know!

Wolverines roar past Lions for third district win

Your Wakeland Wolverines wasted no time on Friday night by mauling the Lions of R.L. Turner by a score of 70-31. The Wolverines jumped out to a 31-8 lead in the opening quarter, and never looked back. Wakeland was able to hold Turner to single digits in each quarter of play. Head Freshmen Coach Joe Lewis yelled at half-time, "so what if we're up by 30, lets go out there in the second half, do things the right way, and put the pedal to the floor, it's not worth winning if you can't win big!" Josh Harris stunned silenced the Lions early with 6 "3" pointers in the first half of play. Harris ended the night with a career high, 22 points. Cameron Walker added 10 points and 8 rebounds, while Vashun Lusk pulled down 8 boards as well. Sean Watkins, Daniel Rentie, and Zol Singleton all picked the Lion's den three times a piece. This brings Wakeland's overall record back to .500 at 11-11, with a 3-2 district record. The Wolverines have a huge week ahead of them as they will face off against two opponents that they are currently tied with in district play. First, Wakeland will host cross-town rival, the Frisco Raccoons on Tuesday night, so you better get their early, because its going to be packed and the house will be rocking!

Wolverines ground Redhawks for second district win

Your Wakeland Wolverines got back to their winning ways by defeating the Redhawks of Liberty Tuesday night by a score of 59-41. The Redhawks jumped out to a seven point lead in the first few minutes of the game, but the Wolverines came flying back in the second quarter to take a double digit lead by halftime. Junior Varsity Head Coach Blake Reedy mentioned, "I was glad to see our kids show some maturity and put the fire out when the Redhawks came out with guns a blazing!" Vashun Lusk led the Wolverines with 11 points and 7 rebounds, while Doriel Yeager and Noah Westerfield added eleven as well. Daniel Rentie set a new school record in steals with 6. This brings Wakeland's overall record to 10-11, and 2-2 in district play. The Wolverines will be back in action Friday night against the Lions of R.L. Turner. Tip-off is at 8pm, so come out and support your orange and blue.

Don Sparks Photography (Varsity)

Wolverines can't out run Mustangs of Creekview

Your Wakeland Wolverines lost a hard fought battle on Friday night to the Creekview Mustangs by a score of 64-61. The Mustangs jumped out to an early 10 point lead in the first quarter, but the Wolverines cut it to a 1 point deficit by half-time. In the second half, it was back and forth, and came down to last second three point attempt that fell short. Varsity Assistant Coach Marty Tidwell stated, "we're very proud of the way our guys battled, but when you miss over ten free throws in just the second half..., that's going to be hard to overcome on the road in this district!" Sean Watkins hit "5" three's, which helped him end up with 15 points and 6 assists. Both Vashun Lusk and Cameron Walker had 10 points and 6 rebounds. Jordan Harris gave the Wolverines a spark defensively with 3 steals. The Wolverines have dropped their last two district games, which puts their district record at 1-2 and currently tied for fourth with Frisco. Wakeland is 9-11 on the year, and will look to get back in the win column against the Redhawks of Liberty Tuesday night at WHS, so come out and support your Wolverines.

Titans take down Wolverines before they get "Lucky 7"

Your Wakeland Wolverines were defeated by the Centennial Titans Tuesday night by a score of 49-43 on their own home court. Wakeland's slow start in the first half offensively hindered their ability to overcome a ten point deficit in the second half. The Wolverines shot below 30% for the game, which ultimately led to their demise. Wakeland's leader, Head Coach Brent Benningfield, commented to the Frisco Enterprise, "when you face a zone that packs it in the paint, you must be able to hit some outside shots to pull them out, so you can start going inside to get easy buckets..., but unfortunately it was one of those cold nights." Cameron Walker led the Wolverines with 10 points and 8 rebounds. Josh Harris added 10 points, while Noah Westerfield and Vashun Lusk both cleaned the glass 7 times. Sean Watkins had a career-high 9 assists. This brings Wakeland's overall record to 9-10, along with a 1-1 record in district play. The Wolverines will be back in action this Friday night at Carrollton Creekview, so come and support your orange and blue as they look to get back to their winning ways. The Varsity tips-off at 8pm. Go Wakeland!

Don Sparks Photography (Varsity)

Wolverines get sixth in a row with win in District Opener against Heritage

Your Wakeland Wolverines rang in the New Year a little early with a victory over the Heritage Coyotes Saturday afternoon by a score of 70-50. This is the first time since the second game of the year that the Wolverines have reached .500. At one point during the season, the Wolverines were a dismal 3-9 and things were looking bleek. However, Freshmen Head Coach Joe Lewis was heard murmuring in an office game of rebound, "this is why we played such a tough pre-season schedule..., we were getting ready for District..., the time is here, the time is now!" Noah Westerfield led the Wolverines with 12 points, while Sean Watkins dished out 5 assists. Vashun Lusk had a double-double, with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Daniel Rentie made it out of the Coyote den with 5 steals. The win brings Wakeland's overall record to
9-9, with a 1-0 record in District 9-4A. The Wolverines will be back in action this Tuesday night on their own home floor against the Titans of Centennial. This is a crucial game for both teams for an early lead in district play. Varsity will tip-off at 7:30, so come out and support your orange and blue.

Wolverines claw past Panthers to get fifth win in a row

Your Wakeland Wolverines barely clawed past the Panthers of Paschal by a score of 51-45 last Wednesday afternoon. It was a close game from the opening tip to the final buzzer. Junior Varsity Head Coach Blake Reedy commented in a post-game press conference, "the game was so exciting, that I was on the edge of my seat the entire time..., Coach Lewis had to hold me down a few times because I wanted to rush the court!" Sean Watkins took over the game in the last few minutes with an amazing tip in rebound that sealed the fate of the Panthers. Watkins had an impressive stat line with 16 points, 4 rebounds, 3 steals, and 2 assists. Daniel Rentie added 11 points, 5 boards, and 3 steals, while Vashun Lusk windexed the glass 7 times. This extends the Wolverines winning streak to 5 in a row going into their District opener  against the Coyotes of Heritage on the eve of the new year. Wakeland's overall record is 8-9. Tip-off is at 2pm at Heritage High School, so come support your Wolverines as they hope to ring in the new year with a win. Go Orange and Blue!