Bears, KoMets, Vikings, Cobras see action on court

KASSON — The Byron basketball girls played in the Kasson-Mantorville Invitational on Saturday, January 14, at Kasson-Mantorville High School. Byron battled a good DeLaSalle team, and the Islanders prevailed, 66-50.

Byron Scoring: Aubrey Akervik, 6 points; Finnley Klunder, 2 points; Paige Halder, 1 point; Makana Schroeder, 13 points; Kayla Stork, 5 points; Emma Stork, 7 points; Kendra Harvey, 16 points. DeLaSalle Scoring: Estelle Bass, 4 points; Mya McNeil, 5 points; Aneisha Scott, 13 points; Madalyn Blaylark, 30 points; Jordyn Johnson, 12 points; Taylor Starks, 2 points.

Lady Bears enjoy winning week

The Byron basketball girls were busy on the courts, as they played three games in four days. Monday, January 9, the Lady Bears dominated Cannon Falls, 71-31. On Tuesday, Rochester Lourdes defeated Byron, 59-38, and Friday saw the Byron girls handle Kasson-Mantorville, 66-55.

Cannon Falls Game Byron Scoring: Taylor Finney, 6 points; Aubrey Akervik, 9 points; Finnley Klunder, 2 points; Paige Halder, 8 points; Makana Schroeder, 8 points; Leah Strain, 2 points; Jaiden Simon, 7 points, (2) 3-pointers; Gabby Cornejo, 2 points; Kayla Stork, 2 points; Addison Johnson, 4 points; Emma Stork, 13 points, (3) 3-pointers; Kendra Harvey, 8 points. (Halftime: Byron 39, CF 20; Free throws: CF 3-4, Byron 8-15; Three-pointers: CF 1, Byron 5)

Lourdes Game Byron Scoring: Taylor Finney, 2 points; Paige Halder, 13 points; Lexi Nelson, 2 points; Makana Schroeder, 1 point; Kayla Stork, 4 points; Rylee Finney, 3 points, (1) 3-pointer; Kendra Harvey, 10 points. (Halftime: Lourdes 35, Byron 11; Free throws: Lourdes 10-18, Byron 9-17; Three-point goals: Lourdes 3, Byron 1)

K-M Game Byron Scoring: Aubrey Akervik, 17 points; Paige Halder, 3 points; Makana Schroeder, 6 points; Jaiden Simon, 2 points; Emma Stork, 15 points, (5) 3-pointers; Kendra Harvey, 23 points; (Halftime: Byron 27, KM 25; Free throws: Byron 15-18, KM 10-16. Three-pointers: Byron 5, KM 5)

Lady KoMets fall to Bears

The Kasson-Mantorville girls basketball team lost to the Byron girls last Thursday, January 12, by a final tally of 66-55. KoMets Scoring: Sydney Shubert, 11 points, (2) 3-pointers; Makenzie Carrier, 7 points, (1) 3-pointers; Keigan Cummings, 12 points, (1) 3-pointer; Mackenzie Tozier, 8 points, 12 rebounds, (1) 3-pointer; Ella Babcock, 1 point; Ella Stoskopf, 5 points, 12 rebounds. Byron Scoring: Aubrey Akervik, 17 points; Paige Halder, 3 points; Makana Schroeder, 6 points; Jaiden Simon, 2 points; Emma Stork, 15 points; Kendra Harvey, 23 points. (Halftime: Byron 27, KM 25; Free throws: Byron 15-18, KM 10-16; Threes: Byron 5, KM 5)

Lady KoMets stop Trojans

The Kasson-Mantorville girls basketball team defeated Worthington, 73-41, on Saturday, January 14.

Kasson-Mantorville Scoring: Sydney Shubert, 6 points, (2) 3-pointers; Makenzie Carrier, 12 points, (2) 3-pointers; Rebekah Burch, 2 points; Taycee Schwanke, 5 points; Kaylee Narveson, 9 points; Keigan Cummings, 7 points, (1) 3-pointer; Ava Pitzenberger, 2 points; Mackenzie Tozier, 4 points; Delaney Awe, 5 points; Ella Babcock, 9 points, (3) 3-pointers; Ella Stoskopf, 12 points.

Worthington Scoring: Barber, 1 point; N. Gora, 16 points; Bickett, 2 points; Weg, 5 points; Hamann, 10 points; Zeidi, 5 points; Scheepstra, 2 points. (Halftime: KM 38, Worth 23; Free throws: Worth 6)

Lady Vikings win the week

The Hayfield girls’ basketball team moved their season record to 12-2, following a fruitful week on the court. On Tuesday, January 10, Hayfield defeated Kenyon-Wanamingo, 49-35. Thursday, it was the Vikings again winning, 47-42, over Randolph. Saturday’s action saw the Hayfield girls dominate Minneota, 64-40.

KW Game Hayfield Scoring: Kristen Watson, 5 points, (1) 3-pointer; Ava Carney, 2 points; Chelsea Christopherson, 10 points; Jojo Tempel, 17 points, (5) 3-pointers; Natalie Beaver, 15 points, (1) 3-pointer.

KW Scoring: Tessa Erlandson, 8 points; Josie Flom, 13 points; Navaeh Greseth, 2 points; Alina Mendoza, 2 points; Ivette Mendoza, 10 points. (Halftime: Hayfield 30, KW 14; Free throws: Hayfield 4-6, KW 3-9; Three-pointers: Hayfield 7, KW 4)

Randolph Game Hayfield Scoring: Kristen Watson, 20 points, (2) 3-pointers; Ava Carney, 4 points, (1) 3-pointer; Chelsea Christopherson, 9 points, (1) 3-pointer; Jojo Tempel, 3 points; Natalie Beaver, 11 points, (1) 3-pointer.

Randolph Scoring: Anna Olsen, 12 points; Paige Ford, 17 points; Tessa Banks, 2 points; Emily Coonrod, 4 points; Allie Gillette, 7 points.
(Halftime: Hayfield 28, Randolph 22; Free throws: Hayfield 12-16, Randolph 3-7; Three-pointers: Hayfield 5, Randolph 5;

Minneota Game Hayfield Scoring: Kristen Watson, 30 points, (4) 3-pointers; Chelsea Christopherson, 2 points; Molly Hansen, 3 points, (1) 3-pointer; Jojo Tempel, 8 points; Natalie Beaver, 21 points, 12 rebounds, (3) 3-pointers; Minneota Scoring: G. Hennen, 3 points; F. Myhre, 4 points; K. Arndt, 5 points; M. Krog, 2 points; K. Hulzebo, 4 points; J. Stassen, 18 points; (Halftime: Minneota 25, Hayfield 22; Free throws: Hayfield 12-15, Minneota 9-18; Three-pointers: Hayfield 8, Minneota 1)

Triton girls play busy week

The Lady Cobras basketball team lost to Kenyon-Wanamingo, 64-42, last Monday, January 9. On Tuesday, it was Triton 52, Faribault Bethlehem Academy 46. Thursday saw Caledonia defeat the Cobras, 61-34.

KW Game Triton Scoring: Reece Dobbs, 5 points, (1) 3-pointer; Cara Weber, 12 points; Rainey Dobbs, 7 points, (1) 3-pointer; Reagan Essig, 3 points, (1) 3-pointer; Keanna Molina, 2 points; Norah Freiderich, 2 points; Ella Thomas, 3 points; Brylee Iverson, 5 points; Jozey Boe, 3 points, (1) 3-pointer; (Halftime: KW 32, Triton 20; Free throws: Triton 9-13, KW 17-28; Three-pointers: Triton 4, KW 5)

Bethlehem Academy Game Triton Scoring: Rainey Dobbs, 5 points, (1) 3-pointer; Reagan Essig, 16 points, (3) 3-pointer; Keanna Molina, 2 points; Gabby Molina, 18 points, (2) 3-pointers; Ella Thomas, 3 points, (1) 3-pointer; Addi Oakland, 3 points, (1) 3-pointer; Jozey Boe, 5 points; (Halftime: Triton 25, FBA 22; Free throws: Triton 8-19, FBA 5-10; Three-pointers: Triton 8, FBA 4)

Caledonia Game Triton Scoring: Rainey Dobbs, 6 points, (2) 3-pointers; Gabby Molina, 6 points, (2) 3-pointers; Ella Thomas, 3 points; Brylee Iverson, 7 points, (1) 3-pointer; Jozey Boe, 6 points, (2) 3-pointers; Rainey Weber, 6 points. (Halftime: Caledonia 22, Triton 12; Free throws: Triton 1-3, Caledonia 5-11; Three-pointers: Triton 7, Caledonia 3)

Photo: Photo by Vanderpool Studios Byron’s Kendra Harvey controls the ball.