SPRING GROVE — The Lyle/Pacelli girls lost 79-31 to Spring Grove on Tuesday night in a Southeast Conference basketball game.
Spring Grove (24-1 overall, 17-0 SEC) was led by Richell Mehus with 20 points, 7 rebounds, and 9 assists. Katelyn Bjerke added 15 points and 7 rebounds for the home team.
Taylor Elton was the third player in double figures with 12 points. She also had 10 steals, 6 assists, and 7 rebounds to keep the Lady Lions unbeaten in conference play.
Nyabang Diang returned to the L/P lineup and scored a game-high 21 points. Ann Rysavy added six points in the road loss as the L/P Athletics fell to a 12-5 record in the SEC.
This game was essentially over by halftime with Spring Grove taking a 31-point lead. This win gave the Lions a sweep of the season series over the Athletics.
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Lyle/Pacelli (14-7 overall) plays a non-conference home game Thursday night against Alden-Conger in Austin.
Spring Grove 79, Lyle/Pacelli 31
LYLE/PACELLI (31)
Nyabang Diang 21, Dani Felten 0, Ashley Hinz 0, Ann Rysavy 6, Maggie Lewison 0, Whitney Hinz 0, Abby Leif 2, Madison Truckenmiller 0, Lauren Rieker 2, Courtney Walter 0.
SPRING GROVE (79)
Richell Mehus 20, Katelyn Bjerke 15, Jordan Olerud 8, Taylor Elton 12, Michaela Neuzil 3, Maddy Thompson 4, Nicki Hansen 8, Cheyenne Moen 8, Randi Mehus 1.
Halftime:SG 48, L/P 17.
Free throws:L/P 0-3, SG 18-25.
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Three-point goals:L/P 1 (Diang 1), SG 1 (Richell Mehus 1).
