Penguins fast foot work prevails over the Wildcats

Ashton Lehouillier gets the ball past Wildcats Greyson Bowen and Braxton Landwehr on his way to the basket.

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Carsyn Lambrecht goes after the ball to keep it in Wildcats possession.

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Wildcat Jaden Konrath drives toward the basket with Penguin Gage Beggs defending.

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Tri-County's RJ Meddaugh takes a jump shot over Jaden Konrath.

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Luke Rasmussen being defended by Wyatt Bowen under the basket.

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Seth Hildebrandt, Braxton Landwher, Gage Beggs, and Jaden Konrath trying to make a play and defend the ball.

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Isaac Miller being defended by Ben Olson.

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Posted Friday, January 16, 2026 4:11 pm

Tri-County Penguins welcomed their neighbors and conference opponents, the Wild Rose Wildcats, for a Jan. 9 boys’ basketball matchup.
The Wildcats would lead the first half of the game, with impressive moves on defense. This would not last long, as the Penguins picked up their scoring pace. The Penguins ended the first half with a 3-point shot from RJ Meddaugh in the final seconds, giving the Penguins a 29-24 lead going into the next half.
Tri-County would think fast on their feet, securing a 20-point lead by the time there were only five minutes left in the second half. This brought the final score in favor of Penguins, 66-47.
The Wildcats ended the night with a team total of 37 rebounds, 7 steals, 6 assists, and 2 blocks.
The Penguins team totals included 32 rebounds, 13 assists, 12 steals, and 2 blocks.