Howards Grove Tigers V.s. Sheboygan Lutheran

SHEBOYGAN – A blazing start sparked the Howards Grove Tigers to their sixth consecutive win – a 75-36 thumping of host Sheboygan Lutheran Friday night.

The Tigers stayed atop the Central Lakeshore Conference girls basketball standings with Ozaukee at 5-0. Howards improved to 8-1 overall.

Howards blew out to a 21-7 lead after one quarter, led by Ali Benning’s seven points and Emily Schuh’s six (two three-point goals). The Tigers built their advantage to 43-15 at halftime, ignited by Benning’s 16 points.

“Our full-court pressure gave them some problems and we were able to capitalize off their turnovers,” said Tiger head coach Heidi Georgeff.

“Ali had a nice all-around game. Emily had a nice game and provided us with scoring punch from the beginning.”

Benning had a team-high 20 points, seven rebounds, five assists and three steals. Alexis Lindstrom and Brianna Morgen also had three steals each.

Schuh contributed 13 points, including three treys. Lindstrom was second in assists with four.

Score by Quarters Howards Grove.…….21 22 16 16 – 75 Sheb. Lutheran.………7 8 8 13 – 36

Howards Grove scoring: Ali Benning 20, Kasey Latham 5, Brianna Morgen 9, Steph Bergman 4, Alexis Lindstrom 10, Amanda Hake 2, Karyssa Gallenberger 7, Emily Schuh 13, Tatum Brickner 5.

Sheboygan Lutheran scoring: Rachel Maxon 3, Ashley Scheele 2, Missy Kohlman 9, Amanda Dillman 19, Vanessa Gudex 3.

Three-point goals: Schuh 3, Benning 1, Maxon 1, Kohlman, Gudex 1. Field goals: Howards Grove 27-51, 53%; Free throws: Howards Grove 17-26, 65%; Sheboygan Lutheran 7-10, 70%. Rebounds: Howards Grove 28. Turnovers: ___________________________ Howards Grove 14.