Webster Area boys win first region playoff game since 2004

  • Seth Lesnar of Webster Area floats a shot over Redfield Pheasant defenders during the Bearcats 85-64 Region 1A playoff victory March 3 in Webster. The win was the Bearcats first regional playoff victory in 22 years spanning back to 2004. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan
    Seth Lesnar of Webster Area floats a shot over Redfield Pheasant defenders during the Bearcats 85-64 Region 1A playoff victory March 3 in Webster. The win was the Bearcats first regional playoff victory in 22 years spanning back to 2004. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

    With a second seed in the Region 1 tournament on the line Webster Area boys varsity basketball team took on Florence/ Henry Falcons for the Bearcats final game of the regular season Feb. 27 in Webster. Bearcats emerged with a 66-57 victory to secure a home playoff game. Quarter scores for the game were 15-14, 29-31, 42-42 and 66-57.

    “I think as a team the boys saw their record and underestimated Fl…