BETHALTO — The Civic Memorial Lady Eagles showcased a dominant performance on Tuesday night, defeating the Calhoun Lady Warriors 53-23 in a game that highlighted their defensive strength and offensive efficiency.
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The Eagles set the tone early, shutting out the Warriors in the first quarter and building a commanding 21-0 lead by the start of the second quarter. This early advantage allowed Civic Memorial to maintain control throughout the game, extending their lead to 38-9 at halftime.
In the third quarter, the Eagles continued to assert their dominance, pushing the score to 51-18 before entering the final quarter. With a running clock in effect, the Eagles pulled their starters, and Calhoun managed to outscore Civic Memorial 5-2 in the final period.
Marley Ogden led the Eagles with 14 points, while Allie Truetzschiler and Keely Windsor contributed 6 points each.
For Calhoun, Stella Gress was the top scorer with 9 points.