Historic 4-Overtime Battle: Neenah Rockets Lose to Hartland Arrowhead 99-95 in WIAA Semifinal
Neenah Rockets endured a heartbreaking 99-95 loss to Hartland Arrowhead in a historic four-overtime WIAA Division 1 state basketball semifinal at the Kohl Center. Neenah coach Lee Rabas expressed disappointment over the game's end but commended his team's resilience and effort.
By the Numbers- Neenah held a 37-25 lead in the first half.
- Arrowhead's Jace Gilbert delivered an outstanding performance with 34 points and 14 rebounds.
- Neenah's Brady Corso led the team with 30 points and seven assists.
- Arrowhead shot 29-of-44 from the free-throw line.
- Arrowhead (27-2) advanced to the final, facing either Marquette or Kettle Moraine.
- Neenah's Rockets concluded their third consecutive trip to the WIAA state tournament.
The Neenah Rockets' epic battle and eventual loss in the state semifinals against Hartland Arrowhead will be etched in history for its intensity and resilience displayed by both teams, marking a memorable chapter in WIAA basketball.
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