EHS, BSE, Dieterich, Newton, Cumberland Win In H.S. Girls Basketball

The Hearts raced out to a 24-2 opening quarter lead as Averie Wolfe connected for seven points on one three-pointer and two regular baskets while Tessa Raddatz had six points on two three-pointers. Bria Beals added a three-pointer, Sidney Donaldson scored five and Alyssa Martin had three on a field goal and a free throw.

The lead stood at 42-4 at halftime. Hannah Thompson scored six points in the quarter.

The Hearts finished out with a 27-6 second half.

Two players finished in double figures as 11 players scored in the contest for the Hearts. Wolfe led with 11 on five field goals, one a three-pointer. Martin chipped in with 10 while Raddatz and Donaldson added nine each.

Effingham improved to 19-5 on the season.

In the junior varsity contest, Effingham was a 44-9 winner. Malia Wendling led with 14 points on seven field goals.

Effingham is back in action tonight traveling to Teutopolis for the annual encounter between these two teams. Game time is 6:15 p.m. for the junior varsity with the varsity to follow. The game can be heard on KJ Country 102.3.

At Effingham

MATTOON (10)

Smith 1-0 -- 3, Haacke 0-0 -- 0, Larson 1-0 -- 2, Otto 0-0 -- 0, Haldorsen 1-0 -- 2, Waggle 0-0 -- 0, Arthur 0-0 -- 0, Duncan 1-0 -- 3, Elder 0-0 -- 0, Perez 0-0 -- 0, Murdock 0-0 -- 0. TOTALS 4 FG, 0 FT.

EFFINGHAM (69)

Nartin 4-1 -- 10, Raddatz 3-0 -- 9, Wolfe 5-0 -- 11, Beals 2-0 -- 5, Althoff 2-0 -- 4, Donaldson 4-1 -- 9, Austin 1-0 -- 3, Engel 0-0 -- 0, Hayes 0-0 -- 0, Thompson 4-0 -- 8, Hecht 0-0 -- 0, Harvey 3-0 -- 6, Love 0-0 -- 0, Weis 0-0 -- 0, Wendling 1-0 -- 2, Braun 1-0 -- 2. TOTALS 30 FG, 2 FT.

Mattoon                      2      2      6      0    --    10

Effingham                24    18    16    11    --    69

3-point FG -- Mattoon 2 (Smith 1, Duncan 1), Effingham 7 (Raddatz 3, Martin 1, Wolfe 1, Beals 1, Austin 1).

Junior Varsity Game

Mattoon                    3      0      2    4    --      9

Effingham              11    18    12    3    --    44

Mattoon -- Denning 2, Smith 0, Board 0, Arthur 2, Murdock 1, Hood 2, Waggle 0, Whatin 0, Elder 2, Perez 0

Effingham -- Engel 6, Weis 5, Spicer 0, Hayes 5, Balode 0, Hendrix 2, Theis 2, Braun 0, Wendling 14, Ohnesorge 2, Raddatz 2, Miller 0, Love 6

At Brownstown

Brownstown/St. Elmo handled Ramsey to the tune of 63-26 in Thursday evening action.

The Bombers ran out to a 21-8 opening quarter lead. Dayana Haslett hit two regular baskets and a three-pointer for seven in the quarter while Addie Sasse, Peyton Barker and Madi Miller scored four each.

Sasse connected on four baskets in the second quarter for nine points while Danika Ramsey went to work from beyond the arc with three, also for nine points. The Bombers led 45-16 at halftime.

BSE then had an 18-10 second half.

Four players hit in double figures in even scoring for the winners. Ramsey led the way with four three-pointers, for 14 while Miller and Sasse added 13 each while D. Haslett finished with 12.

Jenni Mezo led Ramsey with 11 points on four baskets, three of those three-pointers.

At Brownstown

RAMSEY (26)

Allen 1-1 -- 3, Kelley 1-0 -- 2, Cook 2-0 -- 4, Revelle 1-0 -- 2, Mezo 4-0 -- 11, Waggoner 2-0 -- 4. TOTALS 11 FG, 1 FT.

BSE (63)

Koonce 1-0 -- 3, Sasse 6-0 -- 13, M. Barker 0-0 -- 0, Logue 0-0 -- 0, Huddlestun 0-0 -- 0, C. Haslett 0-0 -- 0, Sefton 1-0 -- 2, P. Barker 2-1 -- 6, Haslett 5-0 -- 12, Ramsey 4-0 -- 14, Miller 5-3 -- 13. TOTALS 24 FG, 7 FT.

Ramsey                 8      8      7    3    --    26

BSE                     21    24    13    5    --    63

3-point FG -- Ramsey 3 (Mezo 3), Brownstown/St. Elmo 8 (Ramsey 4, Haslett 2, Sasse 1, Koonce 1).

At Dieterich

Dieterich had a big scoring second half in downing South Central, 48-30 Thursday evening.

The Maroons edged out to a 6-4 opening quarter lead and held a one-point lead at halftime, 16-15.

But Dieterich came back with a 19-7 third quarter and finished strong for the victory.

Brittney Niemerg led the way with six field goals, one a three-pointer, and one of two at the line for 14 points. Kady Tegeler chipped in with 12 and Callie Faller added 10.

Niemerg also led in rebounds with 14. Addison Miller led in assists wiht three. Tegeler had five steals.

At Dieterich

SOUTH CENTRAL (30)

No statistics listed

DIETERICH (48)

Niemerg 6-1 -- 14, Tegeler 4-4 -- 12, Faller 5-0 -- 10, S. Goebel 2-1 -- 6, Miller 3-0 -- 6, Huber 0-0 -- 0, L. Goebel 0-0 -- 0, Russel 0-0 -- 0, C. Goebel 0-0 -- 0, Kreke 0-0 -- 0. TOTALS 20 FG, 6 FT.

South Central                   4    11      7      8    --    30

Dieterich                           6    10    19    13    --    48

3-point FG -- South Central 2 (Niemerg 1, S. Goebel 1).

At Neoga

Newton headed to Neoga for an evening of basketball and came home with a 79-47 non-conference victory Thursday.

The Eagles held a 17-6 opening quarter lead and led 41-21 at halftime.

Karasyn Martin led the way with 20 points on nine field goals, one a three-pointer, and one of one at the line. Camryn Martin tallied 18 and Addy O'Dell 13.

Claire Probst led the team in rebounds with 11 while C. Martin added 10. C. Martin also had six assists and five steals.

Newton improved to 17-6 on the season and will celebrate Senior Night Monday when the Eagles play host to Pana. The junior varsity game begins at 5:30 p.m.

Neoga was led by Bryn Richards with 18 points on six field goals and five of eight at the free throw line. She hit one three-pointer. Also in double figures was Atalie Osborn with 13.

The Indians drop to 12-14 on the season and won't be back in action until Monday when they travel to Altamont.

In the junior varsity game, Newton was a 52-22 winner. Alani Bergbower and Maddie Brummer scored 13 each for the Eagles who improve to 8-5.

At Neoga

NEWTON (79)

K. Martin 9-1 -- 20, C. Martin 6-5 -- 18, O'Dell 6-0 -- 13, Probst 3-2 -- 8, Bergbower 3-0 -- 7, Earnest 3-0 -- 6, Meinhart 2-0 -- 4, Brummer 1-0 -- 2, Schumacher 0-1 -- 1. TOTALS 33 FG, 9  FT.

NEOGA (47)

Frankie 0-0 -- 0, Henderson 1-2 -- 4, Richards 5-8 -- 19, Knoblock 0-0 -- 0, Reynolds 1-2 -- 4, Lindsay 0-0 -- 0, Osborn 4-5 -- 13, Ballinger 3-0 -- 7, Ames 0-0 -- 0. TOTALS 14 FG, 17 FT.

Newton                   17    24    19    19    --    79

Neoga                      6    15    22      4    --    47

3-point FG -- Newton 4 (O'Dell 1, Bergbower 1, K. Martin 1, C. Martin 1), Neoga 2 (Richards 1, Ballinger 1).

Junior Varsity Game

Newton 52, Neoga 22

Newton -- Bergbower 13, Brummer 13, Schumacher 8, Kistner 4, Ghast 4, Duncan 4, Earnest 3, Kirkendoll 2, Sornberger 1

Neoga -- no statistics listed

At Toledo

Cumberland ripped out to a 20-2 opening quarter lead on Argenta-Oreana and went on for a 67-30 victory Thursday evening.

The Pirates led 32-13 at halftime.

Jude Miller connected on 12 field goals, four from beyond the arc, and hit three free throws for 31 points. Suzy Fritts added 15 while Alysa Dittamore chipped in with 14.

At Toledo

ARGENTA-OREANA (30)

Jones 3-1 -- 7, Painter 2-0 -- 4, Madrigal 2-0 -- 6, Armstrong 1-0 -- 2, Roberts 3-1 -- 7, Madrigal 1-2 -- 4. TOTALS 12 FG, 4 FT.

CUMBERLAND (67)

Miller 12-3 -- 31, Carr 2-1 -- 7, Fritts 7-0 -- 15, Dittamore 5-4 -- 14. TOTALS 26 FG, 8 FT.

Argenta-Oreana               2    11    11      6    --    30

Cumberland                   20    12    15    20    --    67

3-point FG -- Argenta-Oreana 2 (Madrigal 2), Cumberland 7 (Miller 4, Carr 2, Fritts 1).

At Sandoval

North Clay (Louisville) fell to Sandoval in Thursday evening basketball action.

The Blackhawks won the varsity contest, 45-37.

In junior varsity play, North Clay was a 23-3 winner.

The Cardinals are back in action Monday against Effingham St. Anthony with a 6:15 p.m. start.