Wednesday, January 23, 2013 • Vol. 13--No. 188 • 2 of 46 • Other Editions
Lady Tigers beat Braves in close battle
• It was a battle down to the buzzer Tuesday night in Groton as the Tigers held off a stubborn Britton-Hecla girls basketball team, 37-34. • "It's been a close game with these groups of girls since they were younger," said Coach Shaun Wanner. "We stood around too much in the first
Camille Sippel dribbles past her Britton-Hecla defender. (Photo #3563 by Paul Kosel)
half and allowed them to get some extra shots." • Britton-Hecla controlled the tip, but Courtney Kurtz had the first shot with a three-pointer as the Tigers were off and running. Groton opened up a 9-2 lead and took a 15-11 lead at the end of the first quarter. In the first quarter, Groton made six of 13 field goals, one of two free throws and had three turnovers that turned into six points for Britton-Hecla. The Braves made four of 15 field goals, one of two free throws and had three turnovers that turned into two points for Groton. Shelby Elsen made two three-
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Carly Wheeting attempts this shot early in the game. (Photo #3578 by Paul Kosel)
