The Living Word Lutheran Timberwolves are still undefeated this season after their matchup against the Lake Country Lutheran Lightning on Saturday, but the Lake Country Lutheran Lightning came as close as anyone has to beating them. It was close, but Living Word Lutheran ultimately received the gift of a 47-45 victory from a begrudging Timberwolvessquad. For they, this counts as revenge for the 71-57 defeat Lake Country Lutheran walked away with the last time they faced one another back in February.
Living Word Lutheran's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Delaney Winkelmann, who scored eight points along with seven rebounds and six assists. Winkelmann also posted two+ blocks for the first time this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Izzy Balsewicz, who scored eight points along with nine rebounds.
Living Word Lutheran's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-0. As for Lake Country Lutheran, they have traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-3 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Living Word Lutheran will square off against Kenosha Christian Life at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. One thing working in Kenosha Christian Life's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last three matchups. Lake Country Lutheran will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against Lakeside Lutheran at 7:30 p.m. on December 21st.
