ARGYLE - It took two overtimes to decide a winner in Tuesday night's conference matchup between Monticello and Argyle. A clutch 3-pointer by Katie Zwicker with eight seconds remaining in the second overtime gave the Orioles a 56-55 victory over Monticello.
Argyle coach Kurt Ristchard said the Orioles, who were without Kylie Johnsen due to a concussion she suffered in the previous night's game, stepped up to the occasion to come away with the win.
"I'm very proud of our team," Ristchard said. "We were a little short-handed, but I'm happy with the way our team responded."
The Orioles had three players score in double figures, led by juniors Josie Thoman and Jenna Langmeier, who each scored 13 points apiece. Zwicker contributed an additional 12 points, but none were bigger than her last-second 3-pointer, which gave her team the edge over the Ponies.
For the Ponies, it was a difference of two halves for coach Lori Brokopp and her crew.
"We missed a lot of easy shots in the first half," Brokopp said. "But I liked our energy coming out of halftime, and we battled back."
Although her team was on the losing end of a close game, Brokopp said she hopes her team will learn from such times and respond. "I told them it was a tough loss, (but) you have to learn and reflect on these moments and bounce back."
Alyssah Kubly scored a game-high 25 points, including a solid 16-for-18 shooting performance at the free throw line.
"I'm very proud of the fact that she was able to step up and knock down some key free throws for us," Brokopp said.
Jordan Garrison (10 points) also scored in double figures for the Ponies, who will look to bounce back from their loss when they host Pecatonica on Friday night.
Brodhead 56, Clinton 39
BRODHEAD - The Brodhead girls basketball team continued their impressive start to the season with a 56-39 victory over visiting conference foe Clinton.
Leading by six at halftime, the Cardinals came out strong in the third quarter outscoring Clinton by 10 to secure the win.
Senior Carly Mohns led the way for Brodhead, scoring a game-high 20 points and going an 8-for-10 at the free-throw line.
Sophomores Kylie Moe and Amber Pickel also turned in solid performances, scoring 13 points and 10 points, respectively.
Highland 46, Albany 20
ALBANY - The Albany Comets struggled to get much going offensively in a 46-20 loss to the visiting Highland girls basketball team.
Sophomore Marley Malkow scored eight points for the Comets, who were unable to overcome a 22-point halftime deficit.
Albany will travel to South Wayne to take on Black Hawk this Friday.
Benton-Shullsburg 67, Darlington 33
DARLINGTON - The Darlington girls basketball team faced a tough foe on Tuesday night when they took on Benton/Shullsburg, losing 67-33.
The first half was a struggle for coach Kelly Rose and the Redbirds, as they were outscored 44-18.
"They (Benton/Shullsburg) hit a lot of 3s," Rose said.
Although the Redbirds came up short, Rose said she is proud of the way her team battled and remains optimistic about the direction her team is taking.
"They worked hard the whole time," Rose said. "You can see that they're starting to do the things that we ask them to do in practice."
Taylor Cox led the Redbirds with 12 points.
Darlington looks to bounce back Thursday when they travel to Riverdale.
Barneveld 91, Pecatonica 24
BARNEVELD - Against last year's conference champion, the Pecatonica girls basketball team struggled in a 91-24 loss Tuesday.
The Golden Eagles started the game strong with 29 points in the first quarter and didn't look back.
Emily Scoville led the way for the Vikings with eight points.
Argyle coach Kurt Ristchard said the Orioles, who were without Kylie Johnsen due to a concussion she suffered in the previous night's game, stepped up to the occasion to come away with the win.
"I'm very proud of our team," Ristchard said. "We were a little short-handed, but I'm happy with the way our team responded."
The Orioles had three players score in double figures, led by juniors Josie Thoman and Jenna Langmeier, who each scored 13 points apiece. Zwicker contributed an additional 12 points, but none were bigger than her last-second 3-pointer, which gave her team the edge over the Ponies.
For the Ponies, it was a difference of two halves for coach Lori Brokopp and her crew.
"We missed a lot of easy shots in the first half," Brokopp said. "But I liked our energy coming out of halftime, and we battled back."
Although her team was on the losing end of a close game, Brokopp said she hopes her team will learn from such times and respond. "I told them it was a tough loss, (but) you have to learn and reflect on these moments and bounce back."
Alyssah Kubly scored a game-high 25 points, including a solid 16-for-18 shooting performance at the free throw line.
"I'm very proud of the fact that she was able to step up and knock down some key free throws for us," Brokopp said.
Jordan Garrison (10 points) also scored in double figures for the Ponies, who will look to bounce back from their loss when they host Pecatonica on Friday night.
Brodhead 56, Clinton 39
BRODHEAD - The Brodhead girls basketball team continued their impressive start to the season with a 56-39 victory over visiting conference foe Clinton.
Leading by six at halftime, the Cardinals came out strong in the third quarter outscoring Clinton by 10 to secure the win.
Senior Carly Mohns led the way for Brodhead, scoring a game-high 20 points and going an 8-for-10 at the free-throw line.
Sophomores Kylie Moe and Amber Pickel also turned in solid performances, scoring 13 points and 10 points, respectively.
Highland 46, Albany 20
ALBANY - The Albany Comets struggled to get much going offensively in a 46-20 loss to the visiting Highland girls basketball team.
Sophomore Marley Malkow scored eight points for the Comets, who were unable to overcome a 22-point halftime deficit.
Albany will travel to South Wayne to take on Black Hawk this Friday.
Benton-Shullsburg 67, Darlington 33
DARLINGTON - The Darlington girls basketball team faced a tough foe on Tuesday night when they took on Benton/Shullsburg, losing 67-33.
The first half was a struggle for coach Kelly Rose and the Redbirds, as they were outscored 44-18.
"They (Benton/Shullsburg) hit a lot of 3s," Rose said.
Although the Redbirds came up short, Rose said she is proud of the way her team battled and remains optimistic about the direction her team is taking.
"They worked hard the whole time," Rose said. "You can see that they're starting to do the things that we ask them to do in practice."
Taylor Cox led the Redbirds with 12 points.
Darlington looks to bounce back Thursday when they travel to Riverdale.
Barneveld 91, Pecatonica 24
BARNEVELD - Against last year's conference champion, the Pecatonica girls basketball team struggled in a 91-24 loss Tuesday.
The Golden Eagles started the game strong with 29 points in the first quarter and didn't look back.
Emily Scoville led the way for the Vikings with eight points.
