This past Tuesday, the Girls JV Basketball team earned a hard-fought overtime road win vs South Lyon, 36-32.    This was a tightly contested game from the start with both teams posting nearly identical stats for field goals made, free throws attempted, and free throws made.   

Lakeland came out strong, executing their offense well but were unable to convert at a high enough percentage to build a big lead.  The three-point lead (5-2) at the end of the first quarter would be the largest for the Eagles until overtime.  The Lions came back with a big second quarter to take a slim 2-point lead into the half.  The second half was more of the same with both teams having several chances to score at the end of regulation with the score tied at 31.  In the extra period, Anna Linen scored the only field goal and Alyssa Goldman hit two free throws to close out the scoring.    

Claire and Anna Linen led the Eagles with 13 points and 7 points respectively.  Four other Eagles contributed to the scoring, Alyssa Goldman (5), Morgan Dial (4), Melina Wing (4) and Geneva Willis (3).  Key Stats – None, even both ways.   The rematch at Lakeland is scheduled for 2/13.

Lakeland improves to 8-2.  5-0 in conference.  (Six game winning streak).  Next game 1/23 vs. WLN.