The Audubon Wheelers fended off a scrappy Logan-Magnolia squad to come away with a Class 1A District 15 Quarterfinal win 51-44. The Wheelers held a lead from the mid point of the second quarter through the end of the game but the Panthers kept within striking distance throughout. Logan-Magnolia led 15-12 at the end of the first and Audubon rallied for a 4 point edge by halftime. The Wheelers made it a 7 point lead by the end of the third and Logan-Magnolia got within three points with :30 left in the game. Audubon senior Tate Killeen came up big at the free throw line, hitting back to back one-and-bonus opportunities to seal the win.

After the game Killeen talked about heading to the free throw line in that big late game moment.

Audubon Head Coach Colleman Mullenix thought the Wheelers did a much better job with ball movement on offense in the second half.

Killeen led all-scorers in the game with 18 points. Kaiden Smith and Lane Lawson both finished with 12 for the Wheelers who improve to 16-6 on the season. Audubon advances to the Class 1A District 15 Semifinals and will face the Exira-EHK Spartans next Tuesday night at 8:00pm back in Elk Horn.

Logan-Magnolia was led by 12 points from Matt Soetmelk. The Panthers finish the season with a record of 11-10.