{"id":24553,"date":"2025-03-05T10:17:37","date_gmt":"2025-03-05T15:17:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/?p=24553"},"modified":"2025-03-05T10:17:39","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T15:17:39","slug":"braves-fall-in-sectional-opener-norwell-advances","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/05\/braves-fall-in-sectional-opener-norwell-advances\/","title":{"rendered":"Braves fall in sectional opener; Norwell advances"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>DANE FUELLING<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>WZBD.com<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/aw2u2hcfcz2ivt2zvp54zntZ.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/aw2u2hcfcz2ivt2zvp54zntZ-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/aw2u2hcfcz2ivt2zvp54zntZ-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/aw2u2hcfcz2ivt2zvp54zntZ-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/aw2u2hcfcz2ivt2zvp54zntZ-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/aw2u2hcfcz2ivt2zvp54zntZ-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/aw2u2hcfcz2ivt2zvp54zntZ-scaled.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/aw2u2hcfcz2ivt2zvp54zntZ-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Gavin Krull ended his career with an 18-point performance against the Marion Giants. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bellmont Braves had few answers for the Marion Giants in the opening half  Tuesday night as the long-time hardwood rivals met in the BHS gym to kick off the 3A sectional on opening night, with the visitors advancing to Friday&#8217;s semifinals with a 75-56 victory. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Marion jumped out to a 21-7 lead in the opening quarter and never looked back, lengthening their lead all the way to 50-19 at the halftime whistle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/04marMarion75Bellmont56Wrap.mp3\"><\/audio><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The Z Team wraps up the season for the Braves after the home loss. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Giants showed that they will be a formidable opponent in this year&#8217;s tournament &#8211; and next year&#8217;s as well &#8211; as juniors Tim Jones and Logan Barnes dominated play. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Web-Ad.jpg?resize=640%2C533&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4081\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Web-Ad-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C853&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Web-Ad-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C250&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Web-Ad-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C640&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Web-Ad-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1280&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Web-Ad-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1707&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Web-Ad-scaled.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Web-Ad-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Barnes led the team with his 17 points in the first three quarters, while Jones was just behind him with 16. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kobe Johnson scored nine of his eleven points in the first quarter to help the Giants run right past the Braves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/04marBellStatsAndAnalysis.mp3\"><\/audio><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The Z Team runs through the stats and analyzes what is next for Marion. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Braves managed just three buckets in the opening eight minutes and compounded their problems by making just one of four attempts from the line as the visitors pulled away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Krull&#8217;s final bucket as a Brave was fittingly a three. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sz2302kge8gvehCd6a16j3t2.jpg?resize=640%2C619&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sz2302kge8gvehCd6a16j3t2-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C990&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sz2302kge8gvehCd6a16j3t2-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C290&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sz2302kge8gvehCd6a16j3t2-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C743&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sz2302kge8gvehCd6a16j3t2-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1485&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sz2302kge8gvehCd6a16j3t2-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1980&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sz2302kge8gvehCd6a16j3t2-scaled.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sz2302kge8gvehCd6a16j3t2-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Daniel Selking finished with thirteen points for Bellmont in their loss to Marion Tuesday night.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Will Baker had ten points, knocking down five shots in his final game in front of the home crowd. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Senior Daniel Vogel was one of three players, along with Beau Baker and Cam Summers, with four points for Bellmont. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Norwell holds on to late lead to reach semis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Norwell Knights didn&#8217;t go very deep into their bench Tuesday, but they did enough to see off Mississinewa in the opening game at the Teepee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/04marNor51MrsSinewa41Wrap.mp3\"><\/audio><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The Z Team wraps up a victory for Norwell in the sectional opener. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Three McBrides combined for 43 of the Knights&#8217; 51 points as they held on to beat the Indians. Josh McBride led all scorers with 19 points. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/04marNorStatsAndAnalysis.mp3\"><\/audio><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The broadcast team for 92.7 FM analyzes the victory for the Knights. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Norwell fans can hear Saturday&#8217;s game between Norwell and New Haven on our YouTube channel. 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