Owls

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Celia Puetz, Sydney Puetz and Ryleigh Stuhlsatz each forced four steals. The Owls held a 19-9 edge in steals, although the Owls managed just 4 points off turnovers.

Belle Plaine had 31 turnovers while Garden Plain had just 16, which helped keep the Owls in this game. Garden Plain: Celia Puetz 16, Sydney Puetz 7, Molly Zoglman

The Garden Plain girls basketball team overcame a slow start to begin the new year with a 55-29 win at the Kingman Eagles. The Owls’ offense misfired a bit in the first quarter as they took a 7-6 lead on the Eagles. From that point on, however, they scored 13 or more points in each of the remaining quarters.

At halftime, Garden Plain led 20-10, and the Owls outscored the Eagles 35-19 in the second half. It was a balanced attack with eight different players scoring. Brooke Hammond paced the Owls with a double-double, scoring 13 points and grabbing 12 rebounds.

The Owls hosted Cheney on Tuesday in a game between ranked teams. They will play at Conway Springs this Friday, and then take a week off as the boys compete in tournament week at Halstead. The girls will return to the court Jan. 2729 at the Haven Wildcat Classic. Garden Plain: Brooke Hammond 13, Sydney Puetz 9, Madelyn Rolfs 9, Celia Puetz 8, Ryleigh Stuhlsatz 6, Naomi Dooley 5, Molly Zoglman 3, Carly Hitt 2.