HANOVER 88, STAFFORD 29 — Stafford's James Engelbrecht scored 11 points in a brilliant performance starting with a pair of 3-pointers against powerhouse Hanover. Jacob Johnson added eight points and stylish point guard Jace Kreutzer contributed several assists and five points. Multi-state champion Hanover overwhelmed Stafford 88-29 in Saturday's semifinal of the Wakefield 1A Division 2 basketball substate. Hanover (23-1) meets Linn (14-10) at Wakefield March 6. Hanover led 54-11 at halftime and 77-24 after three quarters. Stafford 6 5 13 5 — 29 Hanover 21 33 23 11 — 88 STAFFORD (5-20)—Engelbrecht 4 (2) 1-2 11; Johnson 2 4-8 8; Kreutzer 2 (1) 0-0 5; Marks 2 1-2 5; Totals 10 (3) 6-12 29 1A DIV. 2 WAKEFIELD at WAKEFIELD A (3-6)—1—Axtell 23-1 vs. 5—Linn 14-10, 6; SEMIFINALS—Axtell 90, Pike Valley 14; Linn 56, Thunder Ridge 45; FIRST ROUND—Pike Valley48, Natoma 41; Linn 77, Wakefield 30 at WAKEFIELD B (3-6)—2—Hanover 23-1 vs. 6—at Blue Valley 14-12, 7:30 p.m.; SEMIFINALS—Hanover 88, Stafford 29; Blue Valley 64, Tescott 46; FIRST ROUND—Stafford 51, Centre 47; Blue Valley 62, Chase 15