Editor's note: The original version of this story incorrectly attributed quotes to former Albany girls basketball coach Bryce Pickett. A corrected version appears below.
NEW GLARUS - In a game that went down to the wire, the Black Hawk girls basketball team prevailed in Tuesday night's non-conference game against host New Glarus, 57-55.
With the score tied at 55 apiece with just five seconds remaining, the visiting Warriors found the clutch shot they needed to give them the victory.
For the Glarner Knights, senior Mandi Sargent led the way with 25 points, as the Knights entered halftime with a three-point lead.
Although they didn't get the outcome they hoped for, Knight's coach Megan Scheele said she was pleased with her team's effort throughout the game.
"They did everything we wanted them to," Scheele stated. "[They] stepped up and worked hard."
After coming up short in this past Saturday's game, Scheele said her team "came out and played hard tonight."
For Black Hawk, coach Mike Flanagan was more than pleased that his team got to experience a last-second pressure moment.
"We've got that game you always look for in a season," he said.
Addressing his team after the game, he referred to such moments as "maturation games" and a "confidence-builder," where his team would have to respond in moments of adversity.
Late-game free throws became pivotal in determining the outcome of the game. But in the end Michelle Flanagan's last-second clutch shot off an inbounds pass from Jen Wellnitz is what prevailed for the Warriors, who will face conference foes Juda and Albany next week.
Monticello 55,
Wis. Heights 37
MONTICELLO - The Monticello girls basketball team continued their impressive start to the season, as they pulled together in a solid team effort in Tuesday night's win over Wisconsin Heights, 55-37.
Seniors Alyssah Kubly and Marissa Berg paced the Ponies with 16 and 13 points respectively, in a game that saw eight Monticello players score.
Coach Lori Brokopp was very pleased with her team's efforts as they put together an all-around win.
"The team pushed the ball very well," she said. "We had some turnovers, but the focus of tonight's win was solid team play."
The Ponies limited Wisconsin Heights to only two points in the third quarter. Brokopp stated that her team was "more focused in the second half" and that they came out with a "better rhythm and flow."
Belleville 51, Albany 24
ALBANY - In a non-conference game between host Albany and Belleville, the Comets girls basketball team fell considerably short in Tuesday night's game.
Lyndsay Hoesley led the way for Albany, scoring 10 of her team's 24 points.
Coach Adam Wamsley said the the odds were simply in favor of the visiting Wildcats.
"Belleville was just able to hit more shots" he said.
Wamsley said the team is "continually getting better, although the record doesn't indicate it."
Belmont 59, Darlington 32
BELMONT - In a non-conference game between the Darlington and Belmont girls basketball teams, host Belmont prevailed with a convincing win over the visiting Redbirds.
Belmont came out at the start of the game with a quick pace and never looked back.
"We have a lot to work on [with] our fundamentals and our overall play," Darlington coach Riley Fitzsimons said.
Mariah Wiegel hit on three 3-point field goals in leading her team with 11 points.
Potosi 59
Pecatonica 39
POTOSI - The first quarter of Tuesday night's game between host Potosi and Pecatonica was fast-paced and high scoring.
After ending the first quarter in a 15-15 draw, the second quarter served as a high scoring period for both teams. Pecatonica mustered up an impressive 20 points during the second quarter, but were overshadowed by Potosi's 36 points in the same quarter.
The second half was a different tale as Potosi pulled away with a 20-point win.
Coach Matt Bakkum said his team battled through some "tough" obstacles such as injuries and foul trouble.
Despite the loss, Bakkum remained positive of the way his team battled back. "We finished strong, and I'm really proud of our team."
Emily Scoville lead the way for the Vikings with 11 points.
Beloit Turner 55, Juda 37
BELOIT - The scoreboard didn't tell the whole story in the Juda girls basketball team's 55-37 loss to Beloit Turner Monday, Dec. 2.
Juda (1-1) trailed by just six points with about five minutes to go in the fourth quarter. The Panthers switched to a press and the Trojans broke the press and the Trojans rolled, scoring against the pressure.
Juda coach Curt Brown said the press gave the Panthers the best chance to win.
"We tried a press in the fourth quarter because we wanted to go for the win," Brown said.
Juda freshman Chelsea Burkhalter scored a team-high 12 points and made three 3-pointers to lead the Panthers. Juda senior Morganne Goecks added seven points.
The Panthers were plagued by free throw shooting, finishing 40.6 percent from the foul line (13 of 32).
Brown is encouraged by Burkhalter's ability as a scorer.
"She (Burkhalter) has done a nice job of finding ways to score," Brown said. "That is what we needed."
Juda will host Benton-Shullsburg on Friday, Dec. 6 and then open up Six Rivers East Conference play hosting Black Hawk Tuesday, Dec. 10.
"It's still early in the season and we are getting everything down," Brown said. "We just have to keep improving one step at a time."
NEW GLARUS - In a game that went down to the wire, the Black Hawk girls basketball team prevailed in Tuesday night's non-conference game against host New Glarus, 57-55.
With the score tied at 55 apiece with just five seconds remaining, the visiting Warriors found the clutch shot they needed to give them the victory.
For the Glarner Knights, senior Mandi Sargent led the way with 25 points, as the Knights entered halftime with a three-point lead.
Although they didn't get the outcome they hoped for, Knight's coach Megan Scheele said she was pleased with her team's effort throughout the game.
"They did everything we wanted them to," Scheele stated. "[They] stepped up and worked hard."
After coming up short in this past Saturday's game, Scheele said her team "came out and played hard tonight."
For Black Hawk, coach Mike Flanagan was more than pleased that his team got to experience a last-second pressure moment.
"We've got that game you always look for in a season," he said.
Addressing his team after the game, he referred to such moments as "maturation games" and a "confidence-builder," where his team would have to respond in moments of adversity.
Late-game free throws became pivotal in determining the outcome of the game. But in the end Michelle Flanagan's last-second clutch shot off an inbounds pass from Jen Wellnitz is what prevailed for the Warriors, who will face conference foes Juda and Albany next week.
Monticello 55,
Wis. Heights 37
MONTICELLO - The Monticello girls basketball team continued their impressive start to the season, as they pulled together in a solid team effort in Tuesday night's win over Wisconsin Heights, 55-37.
Seniors Alyssah Kubly and Marissa Berg paced the Ponies with 16 and 13 points respectively, in a game that saw eight Monticello players score.
Coach Lori Brokopp was very pleased with her team's efforts as they put together an all-around win.
"The team pushed the ball very well," she said. "We had some turnovers, but the focus of tonight's win was solid team play."
The Ponies limited Wisconsin Heights to only two points in the third quarter. Brokopp stated that her team was "more focused in the second half" and that they came out with a "better rhythm and flow."
Belleville 51, Albany 24
ALBANY - In a non-conference game between host Albany and Belleville, the Comets girls basketball team fell considerably short in Tuesday night's game.
Lyndsay Hoesley led the way for Albany, scoring 10 of her team's 24 points.
Coach Adam Wamsley said the the odds were simply in favor of the visiting Wildcats.
"Belleville was just able to hit more shots" he said.
Wamsley said the team is "continually getting better, although the record doesn't indicate it."
Belmont 59, Darlington 32
BELMONT - In a non-conference game between the Darlington and Belmont girls basketball teams, host Belmont prevailed with a convincing win over the visiting Redbirds.
Belmont came out at the start of the game with a quick pace and never looked back.
"We have a lot to work on [with] our fundamentals and our overall play," Darlington coach Riley Fitzsimons said.
Mariah Wiegel hit on three 3-point field goals in leading her team with 11 points.
Potosi 59
Pecatonica 39
POTOSI - The first quarter of Tuesday night's game between host Potosi and Pecatonica was fast-paced and high scoring.
After ending the first quarter in a 15-15 draw, the second quarter served as a high scoring period for both teams. Pecatonica mustered up an impressive 20 points during the second quarter, but were overshadowed by Potosi's 36 points in the same quarter.
The second half was a different tale as Potosi pulled away with a 20-point win.
Coach Matt Bakkum said his team battled through some "tough" obstacles such as injuries and foul trouble.
Despite the loss, Bakkum remained positive of the way his team battled back. "We finished strong, and I'm really proud of our team."
Emily Scoville lead the way for the Vikings with 11 points.
Beloit Turner 55, Juda 37
BELOIT - The scoreboard didn't tell the whole story in the Juda girls basketball team's 55-37 loss to Beloit Turner Monday, Dec. 2.
Juda (1-1) trailed by just six points with about five minutes to go in the fourth quarter. The Panthers switched to a press and the Trojans broke the press and the Trojans rolled, scoring against the pressure.
Juda coach Curt Brown said the press gave the Panthers the best chance to win.
"We tried a press in the fourth quarter because we wanted to go for the win," Brown said.
Juda freshman Chelsea Burkhalter scored a team-high 12 points and made three 3-pointers to lead the Panthers. Juda senior Morganne Goecks added seven points.
The Panthers were plagued by free throw shooting, finishing 40.6 percent from the foul line (13 of 32).
Brown is encouraged by Burkhalter's ability as a scorer.
"She (Burkhalter) has done a nice job of finding ways to score," Brown said. "That is what we needed."
Juda will host Benton-Shullsburg on Friday, Dec. 6 and then open up Six Rivers East Conference play hosting Black Hawk Tuesday, Dec. 10.
"It's still early in the season and we are getting everything down," Brown said. "We just have to keep improving one step at a time."
