ALBANY - Junior Michelle Francois made two free throws in the final seconds to lift the Pecatonica Vikings to a 49-48 win over the Albany Comets in a Six Rivers East Conference game Tuesday.
Pecatonica's 11-6 lead at the end of the first quarter was the largest lead for either team. Albany held a 40-36 lead in the fourth quarter and led 48-47 with 28 seconds remaining, and had possession of the ball.
But the Comets (1-10, 0-5 Six Rivers East) turned the ball over and Francois was fouled, sending her to the free throw line in the double bonus. She delivered the game-winning foul shots for Pecatonica (2-9, 1-3).
Francois led the Vikings with 15 points and junior Emma Marion added 14.
Junior Cassidy Bump was the leading scorer for Albany with 13 points and junior Julia Farley added 12.
"We are taking some steps in the right direction," Albany coach Bryce Pickett said. "The 48 points for us was a season high. We're playing much better defense at times and we're communicating."
Black Hawk 47, Argyle 31
ARGYLE - The Black Hawk Warriors, once again ranked No.1 in the Associated Press Division 5 state poll, won their 53rd straight regular season game.
Sophomore Jen Wellnitz scored 15 points to lead the Warriors (11-0, 5-0 Six Rivers East). Junior Kayla Ostby scored 14 points for Argyle (2-10, 0-5).
"I thought we played really well and competitive against them," Argyle coach Kurt Ritschard. "We just couldn't get into an offensive rhythm against Black Hawk in the first half."
Black Hawk led 17-9 at halftime.
Juda 51, Benton-Shullsburg 31
JUDA - Senior Ellen Kiser scored eight of her game-high 21 points in the second quarter to lead Juda to the non-conference win.
The Panthers allowed just one field goal in the second quarter while building a 25-9 halftime advantage.
"It looked like we got back on track," Juda head coach Curt Brown said. "We came out with a lot of intensity. We've practiced hard and it showed tonight."
Senior C.J. Dunwiddie scored nine points and senior Amber Ramos added eight points for Juda (10-3, 3-1 Six Rivers East).
New Glarus 60, Wisconsin Heights 53
NEW GLARUS - A 13-4 advantage in the first quarter turned out to be the difference as the Glarner Knights won their Capitol Conference South opener.
Senior Alycia Atwell scored 14 points to lead New Glarus (5-5, 1-0 Capitol South), while sophomore Sierra Watrud scored 13 and senior Elizabeth Foxen added 11.
"It was our first conference game so our players were eager to play since we haven't played in more than a week," said New Glarus coach Megan Scheele.
"They didn't press us, but we pressed them and it resulted in some turnovers and deflections for us. Then, they pressed us. We kept our composure although we made some mental mistakes."
Barneveld 41,Monticello 21
BARNEVELD- The seventh-ranked Barneveld Eagles (9-0, 4-0 Six Rivers East) held Monticello to just five field goals for the game.
Monticello trailed 13-1 after one quarter and 25-4 at halftime. The Ponies scored more points from the free throw line (11) than from the field (10). Junior Maggie Edge scored nine points to lead Monticello (7-6, 3-2).
Pecatonica's 11-6 lead at the end of the first quarter was the largest lead for either team. Albany held a 40-36 lead in the fourth quarter and led 48-47 with 28 seconds remaining, and had possession of the ball.
But the Comets (1-10, 0-5 Six Rivers East) turned the ball over and Francois was fouled, sending her to the free throw line in the double bonus. She delivered the game-winning foul shots for Pecatonica (2-9, 1-3).
Francois led the Vikings with 15 points and junior Emma Marion added 14.
Junior Cassidy Bump was the leading scorer for Albany with 13 points and junior Julia Farley added 12.
"We are taking some steps in the right direction," Albany coach Bryce Pickett said. "The 48 points for us was a season high. We're playing much better defense at times and we're communicating."
Black Hawk 47, Argyle 31
ARGYLE - The Black Hawk Warriors, once again ranked No.1 in the Associated Press Division 5 state poll, won their 53rd straight regular season game.
Sophomore Jen Wellnitz scored 15 points to lead the Warriors (11-0, 5-0 Six Rivers East). Junior Kayla Ostby scored 14 points for Argyle (2-10, 0-5).
"I thought we played really well and competitive against them," Argyle coach Kurt Ritschard. "We just couldn't get into an offensive rhythm against Black Hawk in the first half."
Black Hawk led 17-9 at halftime.
Juda 51, Benton-Shullsburg 31
JUDA - Senior Ellen Kiser scored eight of her game-high 21 points in the second quarter to lead Juda to the non-conference win.
The Panthers allowed just one field goal in the second quarter while building a 25-9 halftime advantage.
"It looked like we got back on track," Juda head coach Curt Brown said. "We came out with a lot of intensity. We've practiced hard and it showed tonight."
Senior C.J. Dunwiddie scored nine points and senior Amber Ramos added eight points for Juda (10-3, 3-1 Six Rivers East).
New Glarus 60, Wisconsin Heights 53
NEW GLARUS - A 13-4 advantage in the first quarter turned out to be the difference as the Glarner Knights won their Capitol Conference South opener.
Senior Alycia Atwell scored 14 points to lead New Glarus (5-5, 1-0 Capitol South), while sophomore Sierra Watrud scored 13 and senior Elizabeth Foxen added 11.
"It was our first conference game so our players were eager to play since we haven't played in more than a week," said New Glarus coach Megan Scheele.
"They didn't press us, but we pressed them and it resulted in some turnovers and deflections for us. Then, they pressed us. We kept our composure although we made some mental mistakes."
Barneveld 41,Monticello 21
BARNEVELD- The seventh-ranked Barneveld Eagles (9-0, 4-0 Six Rivers East) held Monticello to just five field goals for the game.
Monticello trailed 13-1 after one quarter and 25-4 at halftime. The Ponies scored more points from the free throw line (11) than from the field (10). Junior Maggie Edge scored nine points to lead Monticello (7-6, 3-2).
