Walnut Grove returns to Class 1 state tournament after one-year hiatus

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Walnut Grove is back in the Class 1 State tournament after a one-year hiatus.

The Lady Tigers, who had a streak of 12 consecutive district titles snapped last season, beat Lockwood 55-29 to claim the Class 1 District 4 championship in Greenfield.

Walnut Grove started fast and never looked back with an 18-6 advantage after one quarter.

Jacie Gavisk led all scorers with 18 points. Rachael Kruger was also in double figures for Walnut Grove with 14 points.

The Lady Tigers will host Thomas Jefferson in the sectional round on Monday.

Lockwood – 6-11-7-5 — 29
Walnut Grove – 18-15-12-10 — 55

L: Grace Wilson 9, Kelsey Daniel 8, Adrien Neill 7, Kallie Griffin 3, Hannah Steeley 2
W: Jacie Gavisk 18, Rachael Kruger 14, Ellie Smith 9, Sadie Loehr 3, Kelli Albert 3, Maeli Holman 3, Ashtyn Anderson 3, Raygan Dougherty 2

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