Lady Knights Post Winning Week

The New Glarus girls basketball team hosted Poynette on December 12th and squeaked out a 4-point win over the visitors. The final score was New Glarus 49, Poynette 45, with freshman Jaylynn Benson hitting two free throws in the remaining seconds of the game to seal the victory.
“As a whole, we did a much better job of boxing out,” said Coach Kim Burton. “We displayed some patience on the offensive end, working the ball around to get a high percentage shot.”
Leading the Knights with 17 points was Willow Lee, including 7 of 8 from the free throw line. Lee also had nine rebounds and three steals. Julia Barnaby scored 16 points and had seven rebounds and five blocks while Lexi Krause scored 6 points and had six rebounds. The team free throw percentage was 19-26.
On Saturday, December 16th, the team traveled to Wisconsin Dells to face Mauston at Just A Game Fieldhouse. Up by 10 at the half, the Knights won the game 72-34.
Coach Burton explained, “This was a nice team victory where all ten players made positive contributions on the floor.”
Lexi Krause put 21 points on the board to lead the team, and had six rebounds and four assists. Willow Lee scored 16 points and had 10 rebounds and four assists and Julia Barnaby scored 10 points and had seven rebounds.
Next up for the Knights is a trip to Belleville on Friday, December 22nd, to face the Wildcats at 7:30 p.m., and they will play at the Cuba City Tournament on Wednesday and Thursday, December 27th and 28th. They have an overall record of 4-4.