The defending Class 2 state champion Skyline Lady Tigers got off to a strong start to the season by winning the Warsaw Tournament. Skyline won its opening game over Lincoln 72-18. The Lady Tigers followed that with a 62-17 win over Leeton in the semifinal round. In the championship game, Skyline beat host Warsaw 75-12.
The first quarter was enough for Skyline in the championship game, as the Lady Tigers jumped out to a 26-2 lead after the first eight minutes. The lead grew to 43-6 at the half.
Ashlyn Garrett led all scorers with 20 for Skyline. Kenzi Cheek (13), Sage Redd (12) and Shelby Redd (11) all also scored in double figures for Skyline.
CHAMPIONSHIP: Skyline 75, Warsaw 12
Skyline – 26-17-22-10 — 75
Warsaw – 2-4-6-0 — 12
S: Ashlyn Garrett 20, Kenzi Cheek 13, Sage Reed 12, Shelby Redd 11, Jalyn Barb 6, Jenna Hunt 6, Autumn Baldwin 5, Sadie Redd 4
W: Tanna Howe 5, Maylee Slavens 3, Jenna Gerken 3, Jessie Bilderback 1
THIRD PLACE: Knob Noster 39, Leeton 35
CONSOLATION: Lincoln 30, Cole Camp 25
Lincoln – 10-8-7-5 — 30
Cole Camp – 4-10-9-4 — 25
L: Alyssa Mellen 12, Cadence Harvey 9, Lily Mellen 6, Rebeckah Helland 2, Emarie Eckhoff 1
C: Leah Moore-Allison 6, Mackenzie Moellman 5, Payton Shoemaker 4, Madilynn Ogle 2, Kaitlyn Whitworth 2, Maddie Flores 2, Kodi Dieckmann 2, Marilyn Hesse 2, Katherine Timoshuck 2
