Hanover Boys Punch Ticket to 1A-DI State Title Game With Semifinal Win

For the eighth time in school history the Hanover Wildcat boys will vie for the State title on the hoops court after beating St. Francis 64-44 in the Class 1A-Division I State tournament Semifinals on Friday. 

Behind solid shooting Hanover jumped out to the early lead going up 16-10 after the first quarter but had doubled up St. Francis at 14-7 early in the contest. The lead drew to double figures by halftime as the Wildcats carried a 35-24 lead into intermission and it stayed that double figure lead through the rest of the game was Hanover padded their lead. The Wildcats shot 43.9% from the floor and rained nine three's, while going 19-25 from the free throw line helping guide them to the 64-44 win. 

The victory moves Hanover to 23-2 on the season and into the State title game where they will look to capture their sixth State title. Will Bruna paced the Wildcats with 31 points going 12-15 from the free throw line, while Michael Jueneman tallied 18 points hitting four three's in the win. 

Hanover will now play for the 1A-DI State title on Saturday, March 11th at 6:15pm in Hays playing South Gray.