Webster Area Bearcats beat Britney Braves to reach SODAC 16

The Webster Area Bearcats beat the Britney Braves 78-57 in a Region 1 playoff at the Webster Armory, earning the Bearcats their first trip to the SODAC 16.

Play-by-play broadcasters described an early Bearcats lead built on a hot first quarter from Seth Lesnar, who had 17 points in the opening period, and continued scoring from Jack Shoemaker and Matt Mount. The Bearcats stretched the lead across the second and third quarters with a mix of 3-pointers, interior scoring and active defense that forced turnovers and led to fast-break points.

Broadcasters noted several momentum swings: the Braves opened with early scoring but the Bearcats responded with defensive pressure and an offensive run that put them ahead by a wide margin by halftime. Fouls and substitutions in the second half affected both teams; multiple players reached their third and fourth fouls, prompting rotation changes. The Bearcats maintained control late in the fourth quarter and used clock management to close the game.

Final statistics announced by the booth included a 78-57 final score; the broadcasters cited 19 points from Lesnar, 16 from Jack Shoemaker, and 18 from Mount as leaders for Webster Area. The win advances Webster Area to the SODAC 16; broadcasters said the Bearcats’ next opponent will be determined after remaining games conclude.

The broadcast was punctuated by frequent sponsor spots and local advertisements for businesses including Dakota Bank, Dave’s Marine in Webster, and local cooperatives. The announcers closed by thanking booth staff and encouraging listeners to check the school website for updates on the Bearcats’ next matchup.