MCAULEY CATHOLIC 58, SHELDON 12
The McAuley Catholic girls basketball team rolled from the start en route to a dominating 58-12 win over Sheldon on Tuesday.
“The girls played really well tonight,” McAuley coach Mike Howard said. “We were able to create several offensive opportunities from our defensive pressure and capitalized on that. They played confidently and showed great teamwork. I’m very proud of our effort tonight.”
The Warriors led 15-4 at the end of the first quarter and then outscord the visitors 18-0 in a lopsided second period.
Up 33-4 at halftime, the hosts won the third period 23-7 for a commanding 56-11 advantage.
Kayleigh Teeter scored 22 points to lead McAuley, while Kennedy DeRuy added 19 points. DeRuy made three treys, while Teeter hit two.
Avery Eminger scored nine points for the Warriors, while Kloee Williamson chipped in five points.
The Warriors are now 10-2 on the season. McAuley is at Verona on Friday.
THOMAS JEFFERSON 46, SOUTHWEST 41
The Cavaliers raced out to a 17-9 lead by the end of the first quarter.
Thomas Jefferson never gave up its lead, as the Cavs were up 24-18 at halftime and 37-29 at the end of the third period.
Southwest outscored TJ 12-9 in the fourth quarter, but it wasn’t enough.
Gabbi Hiebert scored 12 points and made three 3-pointers to lead Thomas Jefferson (2-6), while Alivia Beard added 12 points.
Also for the Cavaliers, Sarah Mueller scored eight points and Nico Carlson contributed six.
Anna Church scored 17 points for Southwest (2-10).
The Cavaliers host Wheaton at 5:30 on Thursday night.
NEVADA 57, LAMAR 31
NEVADA, Mo. — Nevada improved its record to 10-3 with a convincing win.
Three players scored in double figures for Nevada, as Clara Swearingen led the way with 20 points, while Maddy Majors had 14 and Abbey Heathman contributed 10. Swearingen made four 3-pointers.
Alyssa Powell scored eight points to lead Lamar (5-7), while Marcy Miller added six and Josey Adams had five.
In a clash between Tigers, Nevada led 15-5 by the end of the first quarter. Nevada’s lead was 45-21 at the end of the third period.
Nevada is at Seneca next Tuesday, while Lamar is at Cassville on Thursday.
