Knights grab 4th straight sectional Southwood to meet Blue River in Frankfort Regional action

The Southwood Knights won their fourth consecutive sectional title after defeating Northfield in their opening game and Canterbury in the championship game.

Southwood 69, Northfield 35

The Knights jumped on Northfield early then slammed the door in the second half as Southwood defeated Northfield, 69-35, in the second round of the Class 1A Southwood Sectional Friday, March 3. Both teams received first-round byes.

The Knights took a 19-9 lead after one quarter of play and took an 11-point lead into the locker room with a 31-20 lead.

Southwood essentially put the game away in the third quarter, outscoring Northfield, 20-10 for a 51-30 lead, and cruised, 18-5, in the fourth.

Cole Winer led Southwood with 13 points, three rebounds, and three steals, while Will Winer had 12 points, six rebounds, six assists, and five steals on the night,