Miners down Braves to claim semistate

Sunday, March 19, 2023

Nathan Pace and Rich Yoder

Linton edged out Brownstown Central for its third semistate title in school history Saturday. The Miners led 34-20 at the half and went on to win 64-56.

Braden Walters in the opening tip with Jack Benter (Nathan Pace)
Logan Webb gets a good look at the rim in the first quarter. (Nathan Pace)
Logan Webb after several made 3-point baskets. (Nathan Pace)
Paul Oliver gets a good shot off at the hoop. (Nathan Pace)

Jack Benter and Braden Walters battling at the rim all night. (Nathan Pace)
Braden Walters is fouled by Jack Benter. (Nathan Pace)
Linton fans liked what they saw in the second quarter. (Nathan Pace)
Logan Webb had 15 points in the first quarter. (Nathan Pace)
Senior Wrigley Franklin settles down the offense. (Nathan Pace)
Senior Nathan Frady guards Carson Darlage (Nathan Pace)
Logan Webb is congratulated by Coach Noah Hawkins. (Nathan Pace)
The Miners show emotion after the final buzzer. (Nathan Pace)
The senior class accepts the semistate trophy. (Nathan Pace)
Linton holds up the new semistate trophy. (Nathan Pace)
Nathan Frady catches the ball inside the arc and had two points. (Rich Yoder)
Joey Hart attacks the rim and takes contact. (Rich Yoder)
Linton students wore neon to the game. (Rich Yoder)
Paul Oliver attempts a three. (Rich Yoder)
Coach Noah Hawkins discusses strategy with Logan Webb and Braden Walters. (Rich Yoder)
The Linton cheer team performs after the third quarter. (Rich Yoder)
Wrigley Franklin at the line for two massive free throws in the fourth quarter. (Rich Yoder)
Joey Hart runs down the length of the court knowing the game is in hand. (Rich Yoder)
The Linton student section is ready to get the party started. (Rich Yoder)
Nathan Frady holds the semistate trophy for a photo. (Rich Yoder)
Noah Hawkins sees the special section of the Daily World. (Rich Yoder)
Hayden Feltner and Conner Daily after cutting pieces of the net. (Rich Yoder)
Freshman Paul Oliver cuts down the nets. (Rich Yoder)