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The Luverne girls’ basketball team bounced past Redwood Valley Monday, Dec. 19, winning 74-43.
“The game went exactly how we scripted it. We have really emphasized pushing the ball up the floor after a defensive rebound or turnover,” head coach TJ Newgard said.
“Tonight we were able to do that wonderfully. We are at our best when we are creating chaos and scoring in transition.”
Senior Elizabeth Wagner set a school record with 42 points in the game. She also had eight rebounds, five steals, five deflections and two turnovers.
Wagner also made history, scoring her 1,000th career point in the second half.
“Setting a school record for points in a game and reaching that milestone is a huge accomplishment for her,” Newgard said
“The great thing is that even after I called a timeout so she could be recognized she was oblivious. That’s who she is. The only thing she cares about is winning the game.”
After the break Luverne didn’t allow Redwood Valley to get comfortable and controlled the game.
Junior Sarah Stegenga provided a spark with 11 points, three rebounds and one steal.
Senior Averill Sehr added seven points, four steals and three deflections in Luverne’s win.
Senior Christina Wagner sank six points, grabbed four rebounds, two steals and four deflections.
“I thought Jocelyn Hart came in and held down the middle on both ends of the floor when Kira got in foul trouble,” Newgard said.
“We are so thrilled to have her back this year after losing her entire junior year due to injury,”
The Cardinal girls are on a roll with a season record of 4-0.
LHS was scheduled to travel to Hills-Beaver Creek Tuesday, Dec. 20, before heading into the winter break.