By Doug Helm
JH girls basketball coach
The Montezuma Bravettes A-team traveled to Baxter to play the Bolts on January 16.
The Bolts had tough guards with two 6-foot-tall post players. The Bolts’ press frustrated the Bravettes in the first half.
Baxter led 9-4 at the quarter and 20-10 at the half. Monte would rally early in the third quarter to cut the lead to 7 at 23-16. But, Baxter would go on a 10-0 run late in the third quarter.
The 4th quarter belonged to the Bolts. The final score was 41-19.
Monte shot 6-36 (17%) from the field, 1-8 from 3-point range and 6-25 from the free throw line. Baxter shot 16-46 (33%) from the field, 1-3 from 3-point range and 8-18 from the free throw line. Baxter outrebounded Monte 41-36. Monte had 22 turnovers to Baxter’s 17.
Brielle Haughey had 11 points including a 3-pointer, 8 rebounds and a block. Brylee Latcham had 6 points and 8 rebounds. Mallory Warden had 2 points and a block. Kady Schmidt had 2 blocks.
The Montezuma Bravettes A-team moves to 6-4 on the season. Their next game will be on January 23 at North Mahaska.