Tough division sends Lady Vikings packing
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BUTTE – The Charlo Lady Viking basketball team’s postseason run came to an end last week as Charlo began the Western C Divisional Tournament with a loss to Ennis, and a win over Manhattan Christian followed by a win over Superior. The Lady Vikings then lost to Drummond later on Saturday. Despite not advancing to State, the Lady Vikings capped off a solid season with a 19-5 record.
In the consolation game, Charlo started off strong against a talented Drummond team, leading 15-13 at halftime. The Trojans rallied in the second half, going on a 12-8 run in the third to lead by two with one quarter remaining. Drummond closed out the game by holding Charlo to only eight additional points, while the Trojans added another 11 to secure a 36-31 win. Pope led Charlo with 18 points and 13 rebounds, while Dawn Blevins and Deondra Brown added four points apiece. Drummond was led by Krissy Paske’s 12 points, while Frankie Bignell tacked on seven.
In the loser-out game, Superior grabbed an early 13-9 lead, but the Lady Vikings remained within striking distance in the second frame, down 28-20 at halftime. In the third quarter, Charlo began to cut away at Superior’s lead. By the beginning of the fourth, the Lady Vikings were within five points of taking the lead. Charlo closed out the game with a 21-13 run, as Jordan Ludeman and Kinley Pope knocked down both of their free throws to lift Charlo over the Lady Bobcats, 55-52. Pope led Charlo with 17 points, while Deondra Brown tacked on 15. Rachel Hoyt added 14, and Dawn Blevins finished with 11.
It was a close matchup, as the game was tied up 10-10 after the opening frame, with the Eagles going on to lead by one point at halftime.
Manhattan Christian outscored Charlo 8-6 in the third, but the Lady Vikings hadn’t given up just yet.
Charlo began knocking down shots, putting up 12 points to the Eagles’ six to edge out a four-point victory, winning 38-34.
Rachel Hoyt, Jordan Ludeman and Deondra Brown all finished with nine points to pace the Lady Vikings.
Manhattan Christian was led by Chelsea VanDyk, who finished the game with 14 points, while Julie Ovenell tacked on eight.
In the opening round, Charlo took on a tough Ennis team. The Lady Mustangs outscored Charlo 14-11 in the final frame to win by three, 47-44.
Ennis led 12-6 at the beginning of the second quarter, but the Lady Vikings were able to begin knocking down shots, taking a 22-20 lead at the break.
Ennis held Charlo to 22 points in the second half, allowing the Lady Mustangs to edge out a 47-44 win.
Pope led Charlo with 17 points and nine rebounds, while Dawn Blevins added 13 points and Deondra Brown tallied 10.
Mikayla Sullivan led Ennis with 17 points, while Tori Durham tacked on 12.
SUMMARY Consolation Drummond 36, Charlo 31 Charlo 8 7 8 8 – 31 Drummond 7 6 12 11 – 36 CHARLO – Rachel Hoyt 1, Jordan Ludeman 2, Dawn Bleivns 4, Deondra Brown 4, Kinley Pope 18, Hayley Berkram 2. DRUMMOND – Ayla Martelol 4, Krissy Paske 12, Kenzi Bradshaw 5, Paige Fickerl 6, Frankie Bignell 7, Bridgette Oberwieser 2. 3-point goals – Charlo 1-4 (Pope 1-2, Brown 0-2), Drummond 2-12 (Bradshaw 1-2, Fickler 1-5, Oberweiser 0-1, Martell 0-3, Paske 0-1). Rebounds – Charlo 30 (Pope 13), Drummond 15 (Martell 4). Loser out Charlo 55, Superior 52 Charlo 9 11 14 21 – 55 Superior 13 15 11 13 – 52 CHARLO – Rachel Hoyt 14, Jordan Ludeman 6, Dawn Blevins 11, Deondra Brown 15, Kenley Pope 17, Aspen Runkle 2. SUPERIOR – Kelsey Stenberg 5, Nicole Stroot 8, Cary Chamberlain 11, Kaitlynn Koke 12, Ashley Blaylock 6, Malinda Steinebach 10. 3-point goals – Charlo 2-6 (D. Brown 1-5, Pope 1-1), Superior 1-13 (Chamberlain 0-3, Koke 0-1, Blaylock 0-1, Steinbach 1-7, Cooper 0-1 Rebounds – Charlo 37 (Pope 16), Superior 29 (Koke 7). Turnovers – Charlo 26, Superior 18. Loser out Charlo 38, Manhattan Christian 34 Charlo 10 9 7 12 – 38 M. Christian 10 10 8 6 – 34 CHARLO – Rachel Hoyt 9, Jordan Ludeman 9, Dawn Blevins 6, Deondra Brown 9, Kinley Pope 5. MANHATTAN CHRISTIAN – Julie Ovenell 8, Chelsea VanDyk 14, Amber Visser 6, Jacquelyn Visser 2, Kathryn Smit 2, Halee Dyk 2. 3-point goals – Charlo 2-8 (D. Brown 1-6, Ludeman 1-2), MC 1-4 (Ovenell 1-2, Smit 0-2). Rebounds – Charlo 21 (Ludeman 4, Pope 4), MC 15 (VanDyk 4). Opening round Ennis 47, Charlo 44 CHARLO 6 16 11 11 – 44 ENNIS 12 8 13 14 – 47 CHARLO –Jordan Ludeman 2, Dawn Blevins 13, Deondra Brown 10, Kinley Pope 17, Sienna Brown 2. ENNIS – Megan Barney 9, Mady McKitrick 2, Tori Durham 12, Mikayla Sullivan 17, Haley Konen 4, Julia Schabarker 1, Chelsea Martello 1, Haley Nestegard 2. 3-point goals – Charlo 3-4 (D. Brown 2-3), Ennis 1-6 (Barney 1-4, Durham 0-2).
