I-S boys fall in regional final - Waupaca County Post

Falcons’ defense does its jobBy Greg Seubert

Tyler Biadasz gives Kristian Welch a hug following the Regional Championship game. Holly Neumann photo.

Amherst handed Iola-Scandinavia a 45-29 defeat March 5 in a WIAA Division 4 boys’ basketball regional final at Amherst High School.

The Thunderbirds led by as many as seven points in the first half, but a 12-2 run gave Amherst an 18-15 run at the break.

Zach Mortenson scored the T-Birds’ first nine points of the second half and his three-pointer gave I-S a 22-21 lead. Amherst then scored the game’s next 16 points to take a 39-24 lead.

Mortenson led all scorers with 13 points. Tyler Biadasz had 12 to lead Amherst.

Iola-Scandinavia’s Kristian Welch, Adam Cherek and Caleb Loken, trap Amherst’s Tyler Biadasz with the ball. Holly Neumann photo.

T-Bird Kristian Welch tries the drive the ball between Amherst defenders Colton Groholski and Garrett Groshek. Holly Neumann photo.

Amherst’s Tyler Biadasz and Garrett Groshek keep Kristian Welch out of the lane. Holly Neumann photo.

Kenny Holz of Iola-Scandinavia drives the base line past Amherst defender Harry Piotrowski. Holly Neumann photo.

The third-seeded Falcons will take on No. 2 Algoma at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 10, at Green Bay Southwest. The Falcons improved to 23-1, while I-S ended its season at 17-8.