Ithaca Girls pick up W in home opener

The Ithaca girls basketball team won its home opener 51-30 over Wonewoc-Center on Monday night.  It was the first win for the Lady Bulldogs after 2 losses during the first week of the season.  The Wolves fell to 1-2 with the loss.

Ithaca Sophomore Jacey Maxwell led all scorers with 23 points (15 in the first half).  Senior Tristan Peterson added 9, Sophomore Maylee Pluemer scored 8,  Senior Maggie Kershner had 5 points including the teams only 3 point basket,  Senior Holly King totaled two baskets for 4 points, and sophomore Kelsea Coleman had 2 points.  The team shot 4 for 7 from the free throw line.

For the Wonewoc-Center Wolves, Senior Olivia Olson and Freshman Kendyl Rowe each had 10 points.  Freshman Bryn Burns added 8 (including the teams only 3 pointer), and Senior Addison Benish had 2 points. The Wolves were 2 for 2 from the free throw line.
Following Ithaca’s 51-30 win, they will prepare for the Ridge and Valley Conference opener on Friday December 6^th when they travel to Seneca.  Wonewoc-Center will open league play next week against Royall.