By Doug Helm
JH girls basketball coach
The Montezuma Bravettes ‘A’ team traveled to Lynnville-Sully to play the Hawks.
The Bravettes and the Hawks scored back-and-forth through the first half. LS led 10-8 at the quarter but Monte fought for an 18-17 lead at halftime.
The third quarter was big for the Hawks as they outscored the Bravettes 13-5. Both teams struggled to score in the 4th quarter. The final score was 34-25 for the Hawks.
Monte shot 11-33 (33%) from the field, 0-6 from the 3-point line and 3-10 from the free throw line. LS shot 15-43 (35%) from the field, 0-1 from the 3-point line and 4-8 from the free throw line. Monte edged the rebound battle 29-28. Monte had 18 turnovers while LS had only 8.
Brielle Haughey led the scoring with 19 points with 5 rebounds. Brylee Latcham had 2 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals. Kady Schmidt had 2 points, 9 rebounds and a block. Mallory Warden had 2 points.
The Montezuma Bravettes A-team moves to 7-5 on the season. They ended their JH career with a 14-8 record.