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FREMONT — Mason County Central’s girls basketball team won its third straight game and defeated Fremont 42-30 in non-conference action Monday night.
The visiting Spartans got the early jump on the Packers, outscoring them by 12 points, 16-4 in the first quarter. The Packers regrouped and gained a 12-9 edge in the second quarter to trail by nine, 25-16, at the half.
Central enjoyed a narrow 9-5 margin in the third to extend its lead to 13 points, 34-21, after three.
Mallory Miller led the Spartans with nine points, three assists and three steals. Grace Weinert contributed eight points, three assists and five steals.
“We had some early turnovers that turned into points for (the Spartans) that put us in a hole,” said Fremont coach Wes Zerlaut. “But, otherwise, I was pleased with our effort tonight, especially on the defensive end of the floor. They are a good basketball team that has been winning a lot of games, and by big margins. We competed well, but we struggled to put the ball in the basket, which ultimately us from getting back in the game.”
Wren Nelson scored six points and hauled down seven rebounds, while Maxie Green added six points and three steals.
Fremont was led by Jessica Bennett with 13 points and seven rebounds. Olivia Hansen hauled down seven rebounds.
The Spartans (9-1) travels to Newaygo for another non-conference game Wednesday.
Fremont (4-9) travel to Ravenna for a nonconference game on Thursday night.
Unfortunate, we are mid way through the season and there has been no signs of improvement as a team. Two players are averaging 20-22 minutes of playing time each game while while only few are getting ~15min and some no time at all. Favoritism runs deep in this town. Which creates more diversion and selfishness rather than chemistry and togetherness that a team should have. Goes for all of our sports teams.
Unsure the purpose of keeping so many girls when they’re not being utilized? Would be nice to see better time playing management. As well as better shooting, passing and guarding.
Not expecting to see a WNBA-like team out there but it doesn’t look like a varsity level product on the court either.
It is very unfortunate to watch a team that could be leading the pack fall apart due to being exhausted. Not rotating the girls in and out leaves them looking rough in the second half. It is time for some new eyes here. The favorites will always “win” …..or will they? Any team looking at film will know exactly what they need to do to win in the second half. You cannot expect your top 7 to run the court the whole game without a break. Not only does this look bad for the team- it’s a poor reflection on the school system who continues to allow this to take place.