T-Birds fall to Mishicot - Waupaca County Post

I-S girls’ basketball team out of tournament play

By Holly Neumann

Mishicot's Brianna Groelle tries to block a shot by Iola-Scandinavia's Baleigh Fuhs. Holly Neumann Photo — Mishicot’s Brianna Groelle tries to block a shot by Iola-Scandinavia’s Baleigh Fuhs. Holly Neumann Photo

The Iola-Scandinavia Thunderbirds suffered a 51-28 loss at home Tuesday, Feb. 23, during the regional round of the WIAA state girls’ basketball tournament.

In the first half, Mishicot outscored the Thunderbirds 34-14. Brianna Groelle led the scoring with 11 points for the Indians.

The Indians continued their drive in the second half, outscoring Iola-Scandinavia 17-14.

Leading the scoring for I-S was Mia Wandtke with 9 points, followed by Leighten Fischer with 8 and Lexi Hitchcock with 4.

Groelle topped the scoring for Mishicot with 17, followed by Hannah Sweetman with 16, and Amber Peterson and Koutney Leroy with 5 each.

The T-Birds finished out their season with a 9-14 record over-all.

Mia Wandtke sank one of two free throws for the Thunderbirds. Holly Neumann photo.

Kaylin Ellioff of Iola-Scandinavia draws a foul from Mishicot’s Brianna Groelle. Holly Neumann Photo

Leighten Fischer of Iola-Scandinavia drives the ball past Alexis Thompson. Holly Neumann photo.

Mishicot will travel to Algoma Friday, Feb. 26, for a 7 p.m. tipoff.