Wolverines rattle Raccoons with buzzer beater

Once again, your Wakeland Wolverines won in dramatic fashion as they beat tollway rival, the Frisco Raccoons by a score of 56-55. Junior Point Guard Sean Watkins hit a three pointer with about .001 seconds remaining in the game to secure the victory for the Wolverines. Wakeland found themselves down by two with just 20 seconds remaining after a Frisco guard missed the second free-throw during the double bonus. After crossing half-court, Coach Benningfield called timeout to make sure the offense was on the same page. When the ball was inbounded, Sean Watkins came off two screens from the top of the key and hit Cameron Walker on the roll to the low post. Cameron Walker's sky hook fell short, and there was a mad scramble for the ball, after a few desperation attempts, power forward Noah Westerfield secured the ball and hit Watkins on the opposite wing for the game winner. When the ball swished through the net, the Wakeland student body rushed the court in celebration while the opposite stands stood stunned in the turn of events. After the madness subsided, the student body hoisted Watkins up on their shoulders as if he was the main character in "Rudy". Junior Varsity Coach Blake Reedy gasped, "when I saw the shot go in, I started to jump up and down..., I haven't gotten that high off the ground since my 12th birthday party on the trampoline!" Watkins just didn't hit the game winner, he had an impressive stat line with 13 points, 5 assists, and 4 steals. Noah Westerfield added 12 points and grabbed 9 boards, while Josh Harris and Cameron Walker both scored in double digits. The crucial win brings Wakeland's overall record to 18-4, but more importantly moves them to 4-2 in the district standings with just one game left in the first round of play. The Wolverines will be back in action on Friday night against Eldorado rivals, the Coyotes of Heritage. Varsity will tip-off at 8pm, so get there early because the "Coyote Den" will be packed! Go orange and blue!