On Thursday, the McPherson Middle School Girls Basketball team took on Salina Lakewood that featured a 2-point win in the 8th Grade A, and 7th Grade B Game.
The 8th Grade a team would defeat Lakewood 31-29. Head Coach Heidi Ricke noted, “Tonight was a tough game but the girls showed a lot of heart holding onto the lead to finish out the game.” Ricke added, “Salina-Lakewood came out to play and showed us our toughest game of the season thus far. The girls had a solid defensive effort.”
Below are the A Team stats:
Jaela Thompson: 13 pts. 5 Rebounds 3 Steal
Rylie Whitfield: 7 pts. 2 Rebounds 2 Steals
Piper Alvord: 4 pts. 2 Rebounds
Brynn LittleJohn: 4pts. 2 Rebounds
MacKaylie Woltje: 2 pts.
The Pups would suffer a 35-13 loss in the B Game. Below are the B Team stats:
Ari Prose: 6 points; 3 Rebounds; 1 Steal
MacKaylie Woltje: 5 points; 6 Rebounds
Molly Owens: 2 points; 9 Rebounds; 3 Steals
In the 7th Grade A Team game, Head Coach Matt Sandbo said, “Were not focused and ready to play the first half on either end.” He mentioned it was a much better second half, as they would go on to win 45-14.
Below are the A Team stats:
Amerie Lowery 14 pts, 5 steals
Jersey Alexander 13 pts, 8 steals
Audra Sandbo 6 pts, 4 assists
Karlie Cooper 6 pts, 6 rebounds
Kennedy Bonham 4 pts, 6 rebounds
Allison Randa 2 pts, 3 rebounds
In the B Team Game, the Pups would edge Lakewoood 29-27. Coach Sandbo said, “It was another tight one for these girls, and they’re improving with every practice and game.”
Below are the B Team stats:
Allison Randa 16
Karlie Cooper 6
Kennedy Bonham 5
Jaylinn Major 2
