Photo by Lee Epps
Four games into the season, Grand Meadow girls basketball has thus far made life difficult for opposing teams offensively. Ryan Queensland’s group posted two wins on the week, yielding a combined 55 points. Versus Spring Grove, the Superlarks defended with only eight fouls, attacked with only nine turnovers, and hit 5 of 13 treys (38%) in posting a 51-34 win. Lauren Queensland (18 pts, 8 rebs) led the way, with key help from Lexy Foster (8 pts, 4 rebs, 4 asts) and Sydney Cotten (8 pts). Kylie Hammel had nine points to lead the Lions, which fell to 1-3, 2-3. GM’s other game was in Decorah for the Border Battle versus Turkey Valley. The Larks led 18-16 at half, but held the Trojans to five second half points, including out-scoring them 19-1 in the third quarter. GM won by a final of 41-21. Foster (17 pts, 6-9 FGs, 7 rebs) led the charge, helped by L-Queensland (9 pts, 7 rebs) and Kendyl Queensland (8 pts). The wins left GM (2-0, 4-0) as the only “Journal 11” girls team still unbeaten. Through four games, Lark opponents are averaging 23 PPG shooting 20% from the field and 11% from three.