***Ava Landwehr is a participant of The Kewanee Voice Student Journalism Program, funded by the Harry Anderson Memorial Trust.
The Lady Geese basketball team won big at their last season home game Monday.
This was the team’s second win against the Princeville Lady Princes and they won decisively with a score of 75-37.
The ladies started strong and aggressive both in the paint and beyond the arc. Their defensive plays were forceful and well-executed.
They took control of the game early on and held the lead the entire game, and the engery translated to loud cheers from the crowd.
By the fourth quarter there was a running clock, giving everyone a chance to play. Both teams showed a lot of aggression, with a great deal of fouls on both sides of the court.
This was a high-scoring game, but the highest scorer of the night was Lajaya Angel, a senior, with 23 points.
An abundance of three-point shots were made as well by Angel, Lana Scott, Camryn Anderson, Kendall Vincent and Emilia Escareno.
Additionally, there were lots of steals from the Lady Geese, showing their assertiveness and explosiveness.
Monday was the Lady Geese’s senior night and the Lady Geese and fans celebrated the team’s three seniors: Kendall Vincent, Lajaya Angel, and Emersyn Nelson.
The girls will play at Galva High School on Wednesday at 6 p.m. Fans are invited to come out and support the Lady Geese.
