Lawton, Iowa — The Western Christian Wolfpack girls won their region opener over Lawton-Bronson Saturday night in Lawton 73-57.
Western started the game on a 7-0 run, but the Eagles would pull to within 7-5. Western would regain control in the opening frame and have an 18-11 lead after one. Western Christian would continue to keep Lawton-Bronson at arms length and take a 33-25 lead into the half. Western Christian would extend their lead to double digits at 52-43 after three. In the fourth, Western Christian would lead by as much as 14 but Lawton-Bronson would chip away at the lead, but would never be able to take it. Key free throws late gave Western Christian the win.
Western got a game high 21 points from Lydia Van Kley, 18 points from Stella Winterfeld, and 16 points from Teagan De Jager. The Eagles got a team high 15 points from Abby Kamm and 12 points from Emma Ricke.
With the win, Western Christian improves to 9-13 on the year and will take on Central Lyon in Rock Rapids on Tuesday. The Eagles finish their season at 8-13.
