The West Central Trojan girls basketball team dominated every phase of the game against the McCook Central/Montrose Cougars at home on Tuesday, February 8th. The Trojans made more shots than the Cougars attempted in an 81-27 victory. With 6:50 to play in the third quarter, Tabor Teel hit her 1,000 career point on a layup, which was her 18th point of the game.
It didn’t take long for the Trojans to get going in the game. They scored 30 points in the first quarter and led 30-10 at the break. The defense held the Cougars to just six points in the second quarter, and West Central led 56-16 at halftime. They continued to roll in the second half outscoring the Cougars 25-11 in the final two quarters.
West Central finished the game shooting 52% (33-64) overall, 42% (8-19) from three-point area, and 7-11 from the free-throw line. McCook Central/Montrose was 25% (8-32) shooting, 2-13 on three pointers, and 9-16 from the free-throw line. The Trojan defense forced 27 Cougar turnovers, 18 of those coming on steals.
Teel finished with 18 points, six rebounds, five steals, and four assists. Rylee Haldeman also had 18 points along with four steals and five assists. Addy Kramer had 16 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and two blocked shots. Josslin Jarding added seven points and three assists. Keighlor Nolz finished with six points.
West Central (17-2) will end their regular season on the road in Canton on Tuesday, February 15th.