By Doug Helm
JH girls basketball coach
The Montezuma Bravettes 7th grade team traveled to Brooklyn to play the BGM Bears on Monday, December 9.
The Bravettes controlled the game early as they jumped to an 8-4 lead at the end of the first quarter and 14-6 at the half.
Monte was able to win the each of the last two quarters as the final score was 26-12.
Monte shot 13-45 (29%) from the field, 0-1 from 3-point range and 0-2 from the free throw line. BGM shot 6-26 (23%) from the field. BGM out-rebounded Monte 31-22. The Bears had 37 turnovers while the Bravettes had 20.
Lilly Bushong had a double-double with 16 points and 11 steals. Lexi Urfer had a solid game with 6 points and 4 steals. Aubree DeJoode had 2 points, 3 steals and 2 blocks. Ava DeWeese had 2 points. Lucy Semprini had 6 rebounds. Alyssa Latcham had 3 steals and 4 assists.
The Montezuma Bravettes 7th graders move to 2-2 on the season. They host Lynnville-Sully on Monday, December 16.