The Boiler Girls rode a strong 34-15 first half to a conference win Monday at Mendota. Kewanee has won three of their last four games. 

The Boiler Girls had the hot hand early as they mounted a 21-8 first quarter lead. Junior forward Tejhiana Amos led the charge with nine points in the first frame and freshman center Damaris Diaz added six. 

The Boiler Girls also outscored the Trojans 13-7 in the second quarter, giving them a 19-point cushion at the break. 

Kewanee’s offensive production slowed a bit in the second half (15 points), but they held Mendota to 13 to close out the 49-28 win. 

Diaz led all scorers with 12 points and Amos chipped in with nine. Taylor and Bailey VanWinkle each had six for the 6-13 (3-2) Boiler Girls. 

Ava Eddy and Ella Martin had nine apiece for the 4-17 (0-6) Trojans. 

The Boiler Girls will take on Princeton (12-5, 3-1) at home Thursday at 7 pm.