The Tri-Valley Mustang girls basketball team advanced in the Region 3A tournament after an opening round win, 54-36, over the Baltic Bulldogs at home on Tuesday, February 23rd.
The Mustangs were able to put the game away in the middle portion of the game. The first quarter ended with just a four-point lead for Tri-Valley. The Mustangs lead 17-13 at the start of the second quarter. The Mustang defense then held Baltic to just four second-quarter points allowing Tri-Valley to build a 29-17 halftime lead.
Tri-Valley continued to hold the Bulldogs to single-digit scoring in the third quarter. Baltic was only able to score seven points, and the Mustangs extended the lead to 42-24 by the end of the quarter. Tri-Valley and Baltic both scored 12 points each in the fourth quarter.
Two players finished in double figures for Tri-Valley. Paige Jewett led all scorers in the game with 15 points. Tabor Teel added 11 points.
The Mustangs will advance to a SoDak-16 qualifying game in the Region 3A tournament. Tri-Valley will travel to Hartford and play the #1 seeded West Central Trojans on Thursday, February 25th.