Despite a valiant comeback attempt, Walther Lutheran ultimately lost a 55-46 battle for third place against El Paso-Gridley in the Class 2A finals at Illinois State University’s Redbird Arena.
Nashville’s defensive effort was too much for Walther Lutheran to overcome Friday as the Hornettes’ emerged with a 50-29 win in the Class 2A state semifinals at Redbird Arena in Normal Friday.
Walther Lutheran has won 16 of its last 17 games as it heads into its Class 2A state-semifinal game against Nashville on Friday at 6:30 p.m. The Broncos are led by senior Isimeme Edeko, who averages 14.7 points and 11.6 rebounds per game.
Isimeme Edeko scored a career-high 27 points and pulled down 11 rebounds fuel Walther Lutheran to a 57-47 win over Seton in the Class 2A Concordia Supersectional.