Axtell Propels Maroons over Bulldogs

The Menominee Maroons got a huge, 32-point performance out of Anna Axtell on Thursday, Feb. 1 as they defeated Peshtigo by a final score of 51-34.

“Menominee is a well coached team that likes to play physical. I thought we matched their intensity well early on,” said Peshtigo head coach Pete Villas. “We were able to force some turnovers and got good shots up in the first half. Unfortunately for us, most of them didn’t go through the hoop. But our defense kept us in it until the last three or four minutes of the first half. Menominee went on an 8-0 run to finish the half and go up 13 at halftime. In the second half, we got worn down. Four of our five starters were battling through not feeling well. We struggled to close out playing our zone defense. Anna Axtell put up 32 points total and had a huge second half for them. She hit four 3-pointers that put the game away for them. That was the difference.”

The Bulldogs were led by 13 points from Holly Pesch and nine apiece from Audra Bauman and Rylie Ellie. 

Wolverines dismantle Cavalettes

MARINETTE – The Crivitz girls picked up a straightforward 60-16 victory over St. Thomas Aquinas on Tuesday, Jan. 30.

The Wolverines, who put the game out of reach by halftime with the score at 38-9, were led by 17 points from both Kiya Brand and Megan Pusick. Kirsten Pusick added 11 and Tayah Werner finished with nine.

STAA got seven from Kate Peters and five from Jenna Maxwell in defeat.

Cougars topple Eagles

SURING – The Coleman girls won their fifth-straight game on Tuesday, Jan. 30 with a 55-39 victory over Suring to improve their M&O Conference record to 12-1, 16-4 overall.

Coleman’s Kiersten Jensen led all scorers with 16 points to go along with her seven rebounds and two assists. Vivian Kostreva had 15 points, two blocks, two steals, two assists and five boards while Callee Compe finished with 13 points, three steals, five boards and three assists.

Suring was paced by 11 from Birdee Cramer while Bunny Cramer added nine.

Badgers run away from Rangers

WAUSAUKEE – The Lady Badgers continue their climb above the .500 mark with a 52-31 victory over Wausaukee on Tuesday, Jan. 30 to improve to 7-6 in M&O Conference play.

Niagara had a trio of players reach double-digit scoring territory as Alivia Kleikamp finished with 16 points, Mallory Sanicki had 14 and Bristol Sanicki scored 10.

Wausaukee was led by 12 points from Lydia Schall, followed by 11 from Melody Schaal.

Bulldogs end seven-game skid

GIBRALTAR – The Bulldogs showed some grit on Tuesday, Jan. 30 as they took down the Vikings in a back-and-forth contest by a final score of 40-39.

“We were finally able to pull one out late in a game. The game was back and forth all night. The girls did a great job battling back and taking the lead in the second half,” said Peshtigo head coach Pete Villas, breaking down Tuesday’s win. “With just under 6 minutes to go, I told the girls to slow down our offense and get good shots. We were able to do that and with around 3 minutes left, we were able to really work the clock and force them to foul. Audra (Bauman) and Holly (Pesch) hit clutch free throws at the end to help seal the win.”

Coach Villas highlighted the play of Bauman as a big part of the victory with her 11 points and eight boards while also commending Jaycee Mullins for stepping up with seven points and some clutch defense.

Wildcats stymie Tigers, remain undefeated

LENA – The Lena girls are now 13-0 in the M&O Conference and 20-0 overall following a one-sided contest on Friday, Feb. 2 that saw the Tigers defend their home court with a 59-24 final.

Eva Brooks led the way for Lena with 20 points, five boards, four assists, two steals and three blocks. She was backed up by 17 points, seven rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block from Madilyn Thomson. 

The Tigers were led by 10 points from Hope Soper.

Wolverines tested by Eagles, win by three

BRUSSELS – Crivitz overcame a three-point halftime deficit on Saturday, Feb. 3, turning the tables on Southern Door in the second half to come out on top by three points in a 47-44 non-conference final.

Kiya Brand was the game’s high scorer with 18 points to go along with her four rebounds, four assists and two steals. Megan Pusick turned in eight points and was very active on the glass with 12 rebounds.  

Bulldogs fall to Packerland’s top team

PESHTIGO – The Bulldogs ran into a tough opponent at home on Saturday, Feb. 3 as Kewaunee came to town with its pressure defense and cruised to a 64-28 win.

“We played with good effort and intensity throughout the game. We were within a point or two for a good part of the first half,” said Peshtigo head coach Pete Villas in his rundown of the game. “We hit a stretch where we turned the ball over numerous times without getting into our offense and they stretched their lead to 14 by halftime. We came out ok to start the second half. Then we had two starters foul out with over nine minutes left in the game, which didn’t help us. From that point on, we couldn’t match their scoring and they pulled away. We played better against them this time than the first time we faced them. With Kewaunee being as good as they are, I am happy with that progress.”

Holly Pesch had a team-high 11 points for the Bulldogs.

Ranger's romp Cavalettes

WAUSAUKEE – With a 21-11 halftime advantage in hand, the Wausaukee girls cruised to a 44-23 victory against St. Thomas Aquinas on Friday, Feb. 2.

The Rangers, now 3-10 in M&O play, 6-12 overall, were led by 19 points from Melody Schaal while STAA, still looking for its first conference win of the season, got 11 points from Jenna Maxwell.