1929 Tournament

Little Ten Conference Boys Basketball Tournament History

1929 Tournament

1929 - Waterman Wins First of Seven Straight Championships - 1929

Ledgendary and Hall of Famer Ernie Eveland came to Waterman and in his first year as head coach, led his club to the 1929 Little Ten Conference Tournament championship. The title would be the first of seven straight won by Waterman, a feat that may never be repeated.

Waterman defeated Shabbona in thier opening game 32-28, then were winners over Sandwich 34-22 in the semi-finals. In the championship game against a tough Rollo club, Eveland's boys ran off with a 29-20 win. Sandwich won the third place game over Hinckley by the score of 27-11.

1929 Tournament Scores

Rollo 28, Leland 25

Hinckley 21, Plano 20 (overtime)

Waterman 32, Shabbona 28

Sandwich 22, Earlville 15

Rollo 19, Hinckley 17 (semi-final)

Waterman 34, Sandwich 22 (semi-final)

Sandwich 27, Hinckley 11 (Third Place)

Watewrman 29, Rollo 20 (Chamionship Game)