For the first time in Glenwood’s history the state basketball trophy has found a resting place at Glenwood High School’s trophy case. Glenwood was by far one of the most impressive teams that stepped in Wells Fargo a week ago.The Rams defeated three teams that each had a potential division one player on their team. On their way to the state title Glenwood defeated #5 Norwalk 67-58, #1 Cedar Rapids Xavier 69-63 and #3 Oskaloosa 66-62. Glenwood’s crowd was praised all week long for their following in Des Moines.

Glenwood advanced to the Class 3A State Basketball Semi-Final game Thursday with their 67-58 win over Norwalk. Glenwood’s win did not come easy after being down twenty points in the first half. Freshman Ryan Blum was the player of the game with seventeen points off the bench. Glenwood will play the number one seed in Cedar Rapids, Xavier on Thursday.

How did the Rams comeback? THEY BELIEVED

2017-18 Overall Record: 22-2

Norwalk Roster

0 Cooper Beving 6’1” Senior

2 Carson Raper 6’ Junior

3 Luke Vaske 6’1” Senior   *Projected Starter

5 Drew Rosonke 6’5” Senior

10 Blake Johnson 6’4” Senior  *Projected Starter

11 Andrew Castaneda 5’9” Junior

13 Bowen Born 5’10” Sophomore  *Projected Starter

15 Daniel Geistler 6’6” Senior  *Projected Starter

21 Carter Funk 5’10” Junior

What was normally a David (Glenwood) vs. Goliath (Harlan) match-up, tonight the 21-2 Glenwood Rams should be the favorite against the more historic 15-7 Harlan Cyclones. The history in this matchup goes deeper than just on the basketball court. Let’s start with Glenwood Ram head coach Curt Schulte. Schulte grew up in the Harlan area and graduated high school a Cyclone. Now Coach Schulte is a Ram, repping the black and gold. Next, Glenwood’s Activities Director Jeff Bissen. Bissen was a Harlan graduate as well.

Recent History Gives Glenwood and Atlantic Reason for Rivalry

Glenwood and Atlantic both won on Monday night setting up to play for the third time this season. Glenwood and Atlantic are schedule to play in the district final on Thursday night. The game is currently scheduled in Glenwood Thursday night (weather pending).