As the end of the season draws closer, the JV girls basketball team is sitting on a 7-8 record after defeating Olathe Northwest 29-26 on Feb 15. The Lancers led for the majority of the game, scoring nearly a third of their points within the first quarter. Freshman Marie Ptacek contributed the most points, followed by Freshman Emory Naylor, pulling the team ahead with her 100% from the free-throw line. As the Ravens began to catch up near the end, an aggressive foul drew blood from junior Cate Holzbeierlein as she went for a layup. The Lancers pulled ahead from a 1 point lead to the final score of 29. Catch the next JV girls basketball play Mill Valley at 4:00 on Feb 18 at SME. For the most recent game times, check the Sunflower League website.
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2.15.22. JV Girls Basketball Defeats Olathe Northwest
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Junior Sophia Hunt grips the ball after wrestling two Olathe Northwest players for possession, resulting in the alternation possession rule. Photo by Audrey Condon
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Junior Cate Holzbeierlein backs up , practicing deep shots at halftime. Photo by Audrey Condon
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Freshman Marie Ptacek swivels the ball away from a Northwest player, searching for an open teammate. Photo by Audrey Condon
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Freshman Marie Ptacek eyes the basket, shooting her first of two free throws for the game. Photo by Audrey Condon
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Freshman Brie Murdoch stares down her opponent, before faking out for a drive down the court. Photo by Audrey Condon
