(Elk Horn, IA) — Number seven ranked Exira EHK will host Griswold in a Class 1A, Region 7 quarterfinal tonight, coverage on KSOM.
The Tigers beat Diagonal 41-37 in the first round led by Amanda Houser’s 17 points. With a 12-10 record, Houser leads Griswold in scoring at 12.2 ppg while Carsyn Adams chips in 9.5 ppg. There is a clear disparity in points scored between the two teams — Exira EHK averages 63 points a game while the Tigers are at 40. Griswold Head Coach Aaron Houser says he needs to see some shots go in tonight
Houser says his team is playing their best basketball at the end of the season and they will give Exira EHK everything they can
Exira EHK had a first round bye and is 19-1 — their only loss came in the first game of the season to Riverside. Taryn Petersen leads the way with 20.3 ppg while Jaelynn Petersen averages 16.4 ppg. The Spartans have not played since last Monday against Woodbine and Head Coach Tom Petersen has emphasized defense in the last week
Petersen says that Griswold has some athletes that can run up and down the court
Griswold visits Exira EHK, game time tonight is at 7 pm, our coverage on KSOM starts at 6:40, audio only at westerniowatoday.com
The winner tonight will play either CAM or Bedford in the regional semifinals on Friday night.
Exira EHK Head Coach Tom Petersen
Griswold Head Coach Aaron Houser
