In a rather odd non-conference matchup in Boys hoops the Bulldogs topped Weyauwega-Fremont 43-37 last Tuesday.
New London got out to a hot start holding the Indians to 14 points in the first half. Weyauwega went on a run late in the game but New London held the lead and earned the victory.
Despite only three players scoring for Weyauwega-Fremont Kyle Loughrin topped all scorers pacing the way for the Indians with 26 of the teams 37 points, Calvin Swanson added 10.
New London was led by Tyler Listle with nine points and Jason Wenzel with six. Ten of 14 Bulldog players scored. New London evens up at .500 (4-4) while Weyauwega falls to 2-4.
History
This was also New London’s eleventh victory over Weyauwega-Fremont as the two schools once had a big rivalry back in the 1970’s. Both schools played in the East Central Conference from 1970-1973 and took a one-year hiatus when Weyauwega moved to the CWC then it picked up until 1978 when New London moved to the Bay Conference.
Here are some past scoring records between the two teams.
Weyauwega 69-65 1967 * NC
Weyauwega 54-49 1968 * NC
New London 91-41 1970 East Central Conference
New London 53-41 1971 East Central Conference
Weyauwega 71-67 1971 East Central Conference
New London 83-64 1972 East Central Conference
New London 77-49 1972 East Central Conference
New London 71-39 1973 East Central Conference
New London 81-57 1975 *NC
New London 73-48 1976 *NC
New London 98-72 1977 *NC
New London 91-81 1978 *NC
New London 45-35 2009 * WIAA D2 Regional Semi Finals
New London 43-37 2010 *NC
New London 14 6 14 9 – 43
Weyauwega-Fremont 8 7 7 15 – 37
New London: Listle 9, J. Wenzel 6, Ferge 4, Huntley 4, Karow 4, Pluff 4, E. Steingraber 4, Thiel 3, T. Wenzel 3, C. Steingraber 2. FTs: 3-7. Fouls: 13.
Weyauwega-Fremont: Loughrin 26, Swanson 10, Alix 1. 3 pt: Loughrin 4, Swanson 1. FTs: 10-13. Fouls: 9.