WADENA — The Wadena-Deer Creek boys basketball team hosted cross-town rival Verndale on Thursday, Jan. 29. After trailing by 20 at halftime, the Wolverines (4-11) made a valiant effort in the second half but came up short, losing 68-66. ADVERTISEMENTMore WDC High School sportsLeo Petrowski led the Wolverines in scoring with 16 points. Petrowski hit three 3-pointers and shot 3-6 from the free-throw line. Sweere made a 3-pointer and made five field goals from inside the arc.