By Coach Doug Helm
The Montezuma Bravettes A-team hosted their first home game in more than a month when the Baxter Bolts came to town on Thursday, January 13.
Lindsey Henry found Chloe Snook flashing the lane versus the Bolts 2-3 zone for a quick jumper to start the game 2-0. After a quick turnover, Claire Erselius found Lindsey for a layup on an inbounds play.
Late in the 1st quarter, Haileah Eichenberger hit two 3-point baskets to give the Bravettes a 14-3 lead at the end of the quarter.
It was more of the same throughout the second quarter. When Vivian Cook located Makenna Warden with a second remaining in
the half, Makenna nailed a long corner shot. This gave the Bravettes a 30-3 lead.
The second half started with Claire finding Sydnee Burgess as Syd
powered it up for a hoop and a foul. Monte led 41-7 at the end of the third and won 41-10.
Monte shot 17-55 for 31% from the field including 3-18 on 3’s and 4-5 from the line. Baxter was 4-23 for 17% and 1-6 on 3’s and 1-6 from the line.Monte was out-rebounded by Baxter, 30-28. Monte had 13 turnovers while forcing Baxter into 35.
Sydnee Burgess led scoring with 9 points. Lindsey Henry had 8 points and 4 steals. Haileah Eichenberger had 6 points on two 3-pointers. She also had a block.
Vivian Cook had 6 points with 3 assists and 5 steals. Makenna Warden
had 4 points. Claire Erselius had a 3-point basket with 3 assists. Chloe
Snook had 3 points & 3 assists. Krista Cheney had 2 points. Lily Ferry had 5 rebounds, 3 steals and a block.
B team wins 20-11
Baxter played a two quarters B-game. The Bravettes won that game 20-11.
Rylee Wolford and Letisia Wilson each scored 8 points. Tegan Barnhart and Lauren Daniels pitched in 2 points also.
The Bravettes A-team moves to 7-1 on the season.
Below are the upcoming games. All start at 4:15. Come out and support these exciting teams!!!
Monday, Jan 17: Game at home with L-Sully.
Tuesday, Jan 18: Game at home with Belle Plaine.
Thursday, Jan 20: Game at home with Iowa Valley.
Monday, Jan 24: Game at Iowa Valley.