HITCHCOCK – Hitchcock-Tulare forced 12 more turnovers than it committed on the way to a 41-29 win over Wessington Springs in 281 Conference girls’ basketball action Thursday night.
Katelyn Schroeder had 16 points and eight rebounds to lead the Patriots. Madison Hofer contributed 11 points and three steals.
Alyssa Grohs led a balanced attack with nine points for Wessington Springs.
WESSINGTON SPRINGS: Kirstie Munson 2 2-2 8, Harlee Heim 0 2-2 2, Avery Orth 3 2-4 8, Carissa Scheel 1 0-0 2, Alyssa Grohs 3 2-4 9. Totals 9-38 8-12 29.
HITCHCOCK-TULARE: Madison Hofer 4 0-0 11, Katelyn Schroeder 4 8-10 16, Jessica Godfrey 4 0-0 9, Cambree McNeil 1 0-0 2, Cambree Hoekman 1 0-2 3. Totals 14-50 8-12 41.
Wessington Springs 7 16 26 29
Hitchcock-Tulare 9 25 33 41
3-point field goals – Munson 2, Grohs; Hofer 3, Godrey, Hoekman. Total fouls – Wessington Springs 15; Hitchcock-Tulare 10. Rebounds – Wessington Springs 33 (Scheel 8); Hitchcock-Tulare 30 (Schroeder 8). Turnovers – Wessington Springs 22; Hitchcock-Tulare 10. Assists – Wessington Springs 8 (Grohs 3); Hitchcock-Tulare 10 (Hoekman 4). Steals – Wessington Springs 4; Hitchcock-Tulare 5 (Hofer 3).
Hamlin 52, Groton 20
HAMLIN: Kami Wadsworth 8 4-5 21, Ally Abraham 3 0-0 8, Zoie Fraser 1 0-0 2, Brooklyn Brandreit 3 0-0 9, Addie Neuendorf 3 1-2 9, Alyssa West 0 1-2 1, Grace Opdahl 1 0-0 2. Totals 19 6-9 52.
GROTON: Gracie Traphagen 3 0-0 7, Alyssa Thaler 2 1-2 5, Brooke Gengerke 2 0-0 5, Jerica Locke 2 0-0 5. Totals 9-41 1-2 22.
Hamlin 15 33 46 52
Groton 5 8 16 22
3-point field goals – Wadsworth, Abraham 2, Brandreit 3, Neuendorf 2; Traphagen, Gengerke, Locke. Total fouls – Hamlin 9; Groton 11. Rebounds – Groton 20 (Aspen Johnson 4, Locke 4). Turnovers – Groton 10. Assists – Groton 5 (Allyssa Locke 3). Steals – Groton 3.
Highmore-Harrold 47, Potter County 41
POTTER COUNTY: Haylie Ahlemeier 1 0-0 2, Rylee Kaup 1 0-0 2, Kirstie Lake 2 0-0 4, Ashlee Kaup 4 2-4 11, Tyler Simon 4 2-3 10, Zoe Meinke 3 0-0 9, Kayden Cronin 1 1-2 3. Totals 16 5-9 41.
HIGHMORE-HARROLD: Courtney Moser 0 0-3 0, Emilee Schied 1 1-2 3, Maddie Knox 1 3-4 5, Grace Knox 7 5-6 20, Letha Jessen 6 3-4 15, Reghan Westcott 1 0-0 2, Brooke Palmer 1 0-0 2. Totals 17 12-19 47.
Potter County 12 12 18 41
Highmore-Harrold 12 24 33 47
3-point field goals – A. Kaup, Meinke 3; G. Knox. Total fouls – Potter County 18; Highmore-Harrold 30 (M. Knox 7, G. Knox 7). Turnovers – Highmore-Harrold 18. Assists – Highmore-Harrold 14 (M. Knox 5).
