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Late defensive stand lifts Florence over Lena in 50-48 thriller

Abby Kostreva and Florence’s Miley Vandenheuval go for a loose ball late in Thursday’s sectional semifinal game in Peshtigo.

Abby Kostreva and Florence’s Miley Vandenheuval go for a loose ball late in Thursday’s sectional semifinal game in Peshtigo.

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Alisa Finger grabs a rebound in the second half on Thursday.

Alisa Finger grabs a rebound in the second half on Thursday.

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Florence guard Naomi Millan goes up for a shot with Lena’s Ella Thomson looking to defend.

Florence guard Naomi Millan goes up for a shot with Lena’s Ella Thomson looking to defend.

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Naomi Millan splits a pair of Lena defenders on her way to the basket.

Naomi Millan splits a pair of Lena defenders on her way to the basket.

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Lena’s Ella Thomson goes for the ball against a driving Miley Vandenheuval.

Lena’s Ella Thomson goes for the ball against a driving Miley Vandenheuval.

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Alisa Finger changes direction to get away from Florence’ s Kelsi Chrisman.

Alisa Finger changes direction to get away from Florence’ s Kelsi Chrisman.

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Kaelyn Cook locks in on the ball as she looks to keep CeCe Mills from getting past.

Kaelyn Cook locks in on the ball as she looks to keep CeCe Mills from getting past.

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Laila Collar lofts a shot towards the rim in the first half on Thursday.

Laila Collar lofts a shot towards the rim in the first half on Thursday.

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Posted Friday, March 6, 2026 9:44 am

After trailing by as much as 18 in its sectional semifinal matchup with Florence on Thursday, the Lena High girls closed the gap late in the second half but came up just short as the Bobcats clamped down on defense and escaped with a 50-48 win.

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