Ellsworth senior guard Jenna Groen scored her 1,000th career point during a Nov. 26 home game against Southwest Christian. Groen is the first EHS girl to reach the 1,000-point milestone.
By John Rittenhouse
History was made during a Nov. 26 girls’ basketball game between Ellsworth and Southwest Christian in Ellsworth.
Jenna Groen, a senior guard for the EHS squad, made school history when she became the first Panther girl to reach the 1,000-point milestone for her career.
Groen, a three-year starter for the Panthers, needed 13 points heading into tilt to reach the plateau.
According to Panther coach Dean Schnaible, a layup midway through the third quarter etched Groen’s name into EHS history.
"She got it in the middle of the third quarter," Schnaible said. "She becomes the first female to score 1,000 points in Ellsworth school history."
Groen’s historic hoop came during a dramatic rally for EHS.
Trailing 29-17 at halftime, Ellsworth bounced back to outscore SWC 42-14 in the second half to win the game 59-43.
Groen, who led the Panthers with 24 points, struck for 10 counters in the fourth quarter.
She was awarded a game ball that was signed by the coaching staff and her teammates to mark the occasion.