Girls Basketball Upsets Jays In First Game Back

Sullivan came out to play their best ball against their first opponent in nearly a month. The Lady Eagles (5-5) began January with a 50-43 upset over Jefferson-Festus (7-7) on Jan. 14.

The varsity girls intended to face Salem and Crocker a week earlier, but inclement weather postponed the games. Despite losing matches and practices, Sullivan still brewed up a storm against the Lady Blue Jays.

Head coach Jordan Flora was proud to see his team continue their three-victory streak. “It was a great road win for us, especially being our first game back after break,” he explained. “We have started to shoot the ball much better [in] the last few games, and we are excited for the second half of the season to get started! This team is extremely unselfish, and our ball movement and confidence in each other has made us a much better basketball team.”

Jefferson-Festus

Karlee Head led Sullivan with a season-high 13 points. She also tallied seven rebounds, a steal and an assist.

Cora Shetley played lights out with seven rebounds, 6 points, two steals and two assists.

Molly Lohden dished out a team-high four assists. She also logged 4 points, four rebounds, four assists and three steals.

Kynlee Peterson dominated with 5 points, four rebounds, two assists, a block and a steal.

Olivia Barton balled out with three steals, two rebounds, a block and a shot from downtown.

Katie Miller racked up 6 points, four rebounds and a steal.

Avery Merkel broke away with 3 points, three rebounds, two assists and a steal.

Sydney Montee swished in six points and pulled down two boards.

Ella Kirk sank two buckets and hauled in a rebound.

Lily Schmuke snagged two boards and 2 points.

The Lady Eagles soared ahead with 36 rebounds, 12 assists, 12 steals and two blocks while surrendering 18 fouls and 17 turnovers. They executed 8-14 of their free throws and went 16-65 from the floor. 

Cuba

Despite their momentum, Sullivan could not keep their streak alive against Cuba (6-6). The following Thursday, they fell 56-36 to the Ladycats, dropping their first game after three wins.