Score

EAGLES: 40

SOUTH LYON EAST: 22

Tuesday, January 31,  the Girls JV Basketball team completed the season sweep by defeating visiting South Lyon East, 40-22. The Eagles came out with the same game plan as the first meeting – contain the Cougars leading scorer.  Freshmen Alyssa Goldman and Morgan Dial again led the defensive charge holding the SLE star to only 10 points on four field goals.  After halftime Lakeland really turned up the defensive intensity allowing only 6 total points.  On the offensive side of the ball – the Eagles started hot, scoring 16 in the first quarter and 10 in the second en route to a 26-16 halftime lead. Lakeland continued shooting well enough in the second half to outscore SLE in every quarter.  Sophomores Claire Linen (11) and Anna Linen (10) led six Lakeland scorers.  Morgan Dial (8), Alyssa Goldman (4), Haley Aberlich (4) and Geneva Willis 93) rounded out the scoring for the Eagles.  Stats of interest – Lakeland attempted 14 free throws.

Lakeland improves to 11-2.  8-0 in conference.  (Nine game winning streak).