Basketball (Boys V)

Defense Fuels Wheeler to Conference Win

By Aaron Butcher | Jan 17, 2026 3:12 PM

The Bearcats held visiting Whiting to 27% FG and forced 25 turnovers on their way to a 52-25 win Friday night. Ty Schafer led the way with 14 points for the Bearcats and Sean Schafer chipped in 9. Logan Fox & Tyne Vettickal led in rebounding with 4 a piece, and Fox had 5 assists and 3 steals to lead in those departments. The team returns to GSSC action next Friday when they host Calumet as part of a boy/girl doubleheader. The JV Bearcats earned their 3rd consecutive win beating Whiting 50-38. Logan Hunt led the way with 16 points and Lucas Boner had 10.

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