The Spring Grove girls led most of the game, but eventually fell at Lanesboro, 36-31, on Jan. 19. This five-point decision was far different than the Burros’ earlier 27-point (62-35) blowout triumph at Spring Grove. The Lions (6-8, 4-6 SEC) employed a combination zone and man defense that limited the division-leading Lanesboro girls (10-3, 6-2 SEC) to 26 fewer points than they tallied in that November runaway.
Photo by Lee Epps
Both teams had eight 2-point baskets and three 3-pointers. Despite missing most of their free throws (11 for 25, 44%), the Burros won at the foul line, hitting as many charity shots as Spring Grove attempted (6 for 11, 55%). Neither team shot well from the field (SG 23%, LHS 24%).
Eight Lions scored, but none in double figures. Kylie Hammel led with 9 points, including two of the team’s three 3-balls. Siri Konkel had twice as many assists (4) as turnovers as did Lydia Solum (2 assists). Skyler Check stepped up for the Burros with 13 points with Jessie Schreiber adding 11. Kaci Ruen pulled down a game-high 11 rebounds.
It was a tight fit with the teams never separated by more than six points. It was well into the second half when the Burros finally seized the lead, 21-20, with a steal and fast break basket by Jensyn Storhoff. The Lions pulled even at 26-all with an Emerson Ingvalson bucket, assisted by Kendal VanMinsel. But Lanesboro would score the next five points from the perimeter and was not caught again.
The Burros have won five of the last six games against Spring Grove, but the Lions still dominate the series, 49 to 23. Lanesboro also won the B-team game, 31-29, and the seventh grade game.
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Varsity: SG 31, Lanesboro 36
SCORE by HALVES
SG 16+15=31
LHS 11+25=36
TEAM TOTALS:
all FG: SG 23% (11-48), LHS 24% (11-45)
2-pt FG: SG 24% (8-33), LHS 27% (8-30)
3-pt FG: SG 20% (3-15), LHS 20% (3-15)
Free throws: SG 58% (6-11), LHS 44% (11-25)
Rebounds: SG 27, LHS 32
Turnovers: SG 15, LHS 18
SG INDIVIDUALS: P-points, R rebounds, A-assists, S-steals, B-blocked shots. Listed in order of jersey number. * starter. *Siri Konkel 2P, 3R, 4A, 2S; *Lydia Solum 4P, 5R, 2A, 2S, 1B; Brinley Middendorf 6P, 6R, 1A, 2S, 1B; *Kendal VanMinsel 1P, 2R, 1A; *Addyson McHugh 4P, 4R, 1A, 3S; Izabel Kaufmann 3P; Carlie Halverson 1R, 1A, 1S; *Kylie Hammel 9P, 4R, 1S; Emerson Ingvalson 2P, 2R, 2S
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Spring Grove Girls Varsity Basketball
6-8 (4-6 SEC) varsity approximately 7:15 p.m. unless noted
Home games in bold; * denotes SEC game
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L vs. Lanesboro* 35-62
L at Kingsland*51-70
W vs. Schaeffer Academy* 60-45
W vs. Kee High 50-21
L vs. Grand Meadow* 34-51
L vs. Waukon 33-57
L vs. Annandale 34-60
W vs. West Lutheran 58-43
W at Lyle/Pacelli* 58-45
W vs. Southland*47-36
L at Grand Meadow*20-454
W vs. Mabel-Canton*57-45
L at Houston 49-58
L at Lanesboro*31-36
Fri., 01-20 Kingsland*
Tues., 01-24 at St. Charles
Thur., 01-26 at Schaeffer Academy*
Fri., 01-27 at Fillmore Central
Mon., 01-30 LeRoy-Ostrander*
Thur., 02-02 at Alden-Conger/Glenville-Emmons
Tues. 02-07 Lyle/Pacelli*
Thur., 02-09 at Southland*
Sat. 02-11 Rushford-Peterson 4 p.m.
Mon. 02-13 at LeRoy-Ostrander*6 p.m.
Tues., 02-14 at Mabel-Canton*
Fri., 02-17 Houston*
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Spring Grove Girls B-team
4 wins, 8 losses
L vs. Lanesboro 26-29
W at Kingsland 35-22
W vs. Schaeffer Academy 50-23
L vs. Grand Meadow 26-31
L vs. Waukon 24-47
L vs. Annandale 25-57
W vs. West Lutheran 44-23
W at Lyle/Pacelli 41-33 OT
L vs. Southland 11-28
L at Grand Meadow 24-27
L at Houston 20-43
L at Lanesboro 29-31
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Spring Grove Girls 7th Grade
1 win, 101losses
L vs. Lanesboro 2-22
L at Kingsland 14-17
W vs. Schaeffer Academy 36-14
L at Kee 19-51
L vs. South Winneshiek 6-24
L vs. Grand Meadow 6-24
L at Caledonia 6-14
L vs. Southland 10-28
L at Grand Meadow 16-29
L vs. Mabel-Canton 12-25
L at Houston
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