Garden Plain girls win pair to open 2022

By Travis Mounts TSnews news@tsnews.com

The Garden Plain Owls shot just 18 percent from the field but held on for a 40-37 homecoming win against the Belle Plaine Dragons.

The Owls put up 54 shots from the field, including a 2-for-20 effort from behind the 3-point line. The Dragons were only slightly better, making eight of 30 shots for 26 percent.

“Defensively, we played well,” said Garden Plain head coach Kody Kasselman, also referencing the Owls’ Jan. 4 win against Kingman.

“Defensively, we played really well in the second half against Belle Plaine. Offensively, I don’t know if we would have hit water if we fell out of a boat,” Kasselman said.

He said the Owls had good looks at the basket, but they just could not get shots to fall.

Celia Puetz stepped up for Garden Plain’s offense, making a game-high 16 points. Puetz did most of her damage from the free-throw line, going 12-for-14. She