Boys basketball: Braden Ellis finds the range, helps Seneca grind past Wilmington

Fighting Irish senior guard gains confidence, knocks down a pair of key 3-pointers in victory over Wildcats

Seneca’s Braden Ellis looks to get around the Wildcat defense  in the 4th period on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023 at Seneca.
Wilmington’s Joey Cortese plus this rebound down ahead of Seneca’s Josh Lucas  in the 4th period Saturday on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023 at Seneca.
Seneca’s Calvin Maierhofer looks to pass around Wilmington’s Cade McCubbin in the 4th period on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023 at Seneca.
Seneca’s Kysen Klinker tries to block this shot by Wilmington’s Ryder Meents in the 4th period on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023 at Seneca.
Seneca’s Lane Provance looks for a pass outlet as Wilmington’s Joey Cortese guards the lane  in the 4th period on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023 at Seneca.