The Tri-Valley Mustang girls hosted the West Central Trojans on Tuesday, February 3rd. The Trojans broke a tie in the fourth quarter and ended the game on a 15-4 run to lead them to a 54-43 victory.
The Mustangs started the game with a 7-3 run. West Central ended the first quarter on a 12-0 run and led 15-7 at the break. Tri-Valley was able to cut the lead in half, 24-20, by halftime. The Mustangs went on an 8-2 run to start the third quarter to go in front 28-26. The Trojans responded with an 8-0 run to go back in front 34-28. West Central would hold a 37-36 lead going into the fourth quarter. Tri-Valley tied the game 39-39 with 7:00 to play. Ellie Knight would hit back-to-back three-point shots with about 4:45 to go to trigger the run by the Trojans.
Tri-Valley ended the game shooting 31% (11-36) overall, 41% (7-17) on three-point shots, and 78% (14-18) from the free-throw line. West Central shot 38% (18-47) from the field overall, 40% (10-25) on three-point attempts, and 57% (8-14) from the free-throw line.
Mattie Huwe finished with 13 points, three rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Hailey Sorenson added 11 points and four rebounds. Rowyn Gacke added six points, four rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Peyton Vogt also had six points with three rebounds.
