Despite snowy conditions on Tuesday night, Glen Lake and Leland still duked it out in a Northwest Conference game.
The Lakers got off to a quick start and never looked back winning 50-29.
Glen Lake started the game on an 18-0 run, while not allowing Leland to score in the first quarter.
The Lakers were led by Eleanor Valkner in the middle with 11 points and 16 rebounds. Glen Lake seniors Jessie Pugh and Lydia Fosmore played all around the game for the Lakers. Fosmore had 12 points, seven rebounds, and four assists, while Pugh had nine points, 12 rebounds, and four assists. Laker junior Tila Shimek made her presence felt with 10 points, nine rebounds. Hailey Anderson also contributed six points, and six rebounds in the win.
Despite the nightmare start, Leland battled valiantly throughout the rest of the game to try and claw back, but the deficit was too much.
Leland senior Mallory Lowe had her speed on display creating multiple fast break opportunities for the Comets. Lowe managed 20 points, and junior Elli Miller managed three 3-pointers for nine points.
Cancer Awareness Game January 26
The Glen Lake Girls’ Basketball team is once again hosting a Cancer Awareness game on Friday, January 26 vs. Onekama. A $100 donation will get your name/business name on the back of T-shirts being sold and in the game program. The school is also collecting silent auction items. If you are interested in helping in the fight against cancer, please contact the high school office at 241-3343061 ext 501.
Glen Lake outlast Kingsley
Last Thursday, Glen Lake defeated Kingsley 44-36 as senior Eleanor Valkner dominated all aspects of the game with 16 points and 19 rebounds.
Laker guard Lydia Fosmore and forward Tila Shimek combined for 21 points in the win.
Leland handles Buckley
Leland’s dominant defense showed up in a big way Thursday against Buckley as the Comets outran the Bears 41-28.
Leland senior Mallory Lowe was all over the court with 15 points, four steals, and four rebounds. Comet senior Ella Knudsen managed 10 points, while Elli Miller scored eight points and grabbed eight rebounds. Leland’s Lorna Wiesen contributed six points and slashed her way to four steals in the win.
Eagles decisive in 2024
Lake Leelanau St. Mary (8-1) had a swift and decisive victory over Kalkaska 58-27 on Friday night.
The Eagles defense was stout in the first half holding Kalkaska to four points, 29-4.
Eagle senior Delana Kirt was unstoppable with 18 points, and 12 rebounds. Leah Fleis also had herself a day with 16 points, and eight rebounds.
The Eagles had four other girls contribute five or more points: Mackenzie Schaub (5), Cathryn Mikowski (6), Kyla Barnowski (6), and Della Bunek (7) “The unsung hero of this squad is the play of Muriel Korson who is making the job of opposing guard very difficult. The way the defense is shutting teams down is initiated with the relentless pressure she applies up top. Korson handles the ball and plays great defense and way too often goes unrecognized as she is a consummate team player,” St. Mary coach Clint Couturier said.
