ARGYLE - After collecting the rebound with only seconds remaining, Beloit Turner was able to cap off an impressive fourth quarter comeback as they sank a jumper with only two seconds to spare, giving them the edge over host Argyle 57-56.
The Orioles entered the final quarter with a 14-point advantage, but soon saw their lead fade as Beloit Turner was able to score 26 points in the fourth.
"They (Beloit Turner) upped the pressure, and we didn't handle it well, which lead to turnover after turnover," said Orioles coach Kurt Ritschard. "We called some timeouts to try and calm the team down, but we just continued to force things."
The loss is another devastating defeat for an Argyle team who has lost multiple games in which they have given up late-game leads.
"It's heartbreaking to see the girls go out there and battle hard for the majority of the game and then end up with a loss," Ritschard said.
Argyle junior Hannah Saalsaa had 16 points for the Orioles. Kylie Johnsen and Jenna Langmeier added 13 and 11 points respectively.
Mauston 57,
New Glarus 38
MAUSTON - It was a tale of two halves for the New Glarus girls basketball team Friday night as they made the trip to Mauston in a non-conference game.
After entering halftime with a one-point lead, the Knights managed to score only 15 points throughout the remainder of the game as Mauston was able to put together a comeback and topple the Knights in the second half, winning 57-38.
"We started off great," Knights coach Megan Scheele said.
"Unfortunately, we just didn't execute in the second half and we forced some mistakes."
Courtney Feller led New Glarus with 12 points, while Vanessa Narveson added nine points for the Knights, who host Wis. 69 rival Belleville next Thursday, Jan. 9.
River Ridge 60, Black Hawk 35
RIVER RIDGE - Despite his team's 60-35 loss to an undefeated River Ridge team, Black Hawk coach Mike Flanagan said he was proud of the way his team fought through the night's given circumstances.
Only six players suited up for the Warriors, as some of the team's key contributors were unable to make the trip to River Ridge.
Playing shorthanded, the Warriors fell to an early 19-5 first quarter deficit and were unable to mount a comeback, as they were without Jen Wellnitz (illness) and the dynamic Sigafus sisters (family emergency).
"We had a lot of kids get some minutes tonight," Flanagan said.
"We could've laid down with all of the people that were missing, but our players battled through and gave a noble effort."
Even with only a handful of players, Flanagan is making no excuses.
"There is no such thing as a moral victory. Yes we had some people missing, but tonight will count as a loss."
"We're not going to lick our wounds, but we're going to move forward and take away some positives and prepare for a tough Monticello team next week."
Senior Michelle Flanagan led the Warriors with 13 points, while Olivia Holland and Tatum Jackson added seven points each.
Belmont 38, Juda 21
JUDA - It was neck-and-neck for the first half of Juda's cross-conference game against Belmont on Friday night, as the two teams matched each other's output in each of the first two quarters.
In the end, Belmont was able to knock off the Panthers with a strong second half, winning 38-21.
"It was a tight game at halftime, but during one stretch we were down by six, and they (Belmont) applied some pressure and took over," said Panthers coach Curt Brown.
Juda (3-5, 0-2) travels to take on Pecatonica on Monday, Jan. 6.
The Orioles entered the final quarter with a 14-point advantage, but soon saw their lead fade as Beloit Turner was able to score 26 points in the fourth.
"They (Beloit Turner) upped the pressure, and we didn't handle it well, which lead to turnover after turnover," said Orioles coach Kurt Ritschard. "We called some timeouts to try and calm the team down, but we just continued to force things."
The loss is another devastating defeat for an Argyle team who has lost multiple games in which they have given up late-game leads.
"It's heartbreaking to see the girls go out there and battle hard for the majority of the game and then end up with a loss," Ritschard said.
Argyle junior Hannah Saalsaa had 16 points for the Orioles. Kylie Johnsen and Jenna Langmeier added 13 and 11 points respectively.
Mauston 57,
New Glarus 38
MAUSTON - It was a tale of two halves for the New Glarus girls basketball team Friday night as they made the trip to Mauston in a non-conference game.
After entering halftime with a one-point lead, the Knights managed to score only 15 points throughout the remainder of the game as Mauston was able to put together a comeback and topple the Knights in the second half, winning 57-38.
"We started off great," Knights coach Megan Scheele said.
"Unfortunately, we just didn't execute in the second half and we forced some mistakes."
Courtney Feller led New Glarus with 12 points, while Vanessa Narveson added nine points for the Knights, who host Wis. 69 rival Belleville next Thursday, Jan. 9.
River Ridge 60, Black Hawk 35
RIVER RIDGE - Despite his team's 60-35 loss to an undefeated River Ridge team, Black Hawk coach Mike Flanagan said he was proud of the way his team fought through the night's given circumstances.
Only six players suited up for the Warriors, as some of the team's key contributors were unable to make the trip to River Ridge.
Playing shorthanded, the Warriors fell to an early 19-5 first quarter deficit and were unable to mount a comeback, as they were without Jen Wellnitz (illness) and the dynamic Sigafus sisters (family emergency).
"We had a lot of kids get some minutes tonight," Flanagan said.
"We could've laid down with all of the people that were missing, but our players battled through and gave a noble effort."
Even with only a handful of players, Flanagan is making no excuses.
"There is no such thing as a moral victory. Yes we had some people missing, but tonight will count as a loss."
"We're not going to lick our wounds, but we're going to move forward and take away some positives and prepare for a tough Monticello team next week."
Senior Michelle Flanagan led the Warriors with 13 points, while Olivia Holland and Tatum Jackson added seven points each.
Belmont 38, Juda 21
JUDA - It was neck-and-neck for the first half of Juda's cross-conference game against Belmont on Friday night, as the two teams matched each other's output in each of the first two quarters.
In the end, Belmont was able to knock off the Panthers with a strong second half, winning 38-21.
"It was a tight game at halftime, but during one stretch we were down by six, and they (Belmont) applied some pressure and took over," said Panthers coach Curt Brown.
Juda (3-5, 0-2) travels to take on Pecatonica on Monday, Jan. 6.
