Lady Cards fall to Cats’ second-half surge
RANDOLPH — The Randolph Lady Cardinals got off to a good start Tuesday against Hartington-Newcastle, taking an early 11-8 lead as the buzzer sounded on the first quarter.
HNS regrouped in the second frame, though, to outscore their hosts 12-7 and take a 20-18 lead into the locker room at the break.
The second half belonged to the Purple and White as the Lady Cats outscored Randolph 27-16 to claim the 47-34 win.
Jaiden Taylor was a real force for Randolph.
She dominated the floor for the Lady Cards, hitting for a team-high 15 points and leading the defense with seven steals and two blocks.
The HNS offense was paced by Abbe Morten, who hit a game-high 21 points. Kayden Jueden also hit double-figures sinking 16 on the night.
HNS 8 12 14 13 — 47
Randolph 11 7 6 10 — 34
Rand HNS
FG 9-28
3PT 4-16
FT 4-12
Reb 39
TOs 33
SCORING
Randolph - Jaiden Taylor, 15; Gracie Eledge, 8; Natalie Munter, 5; Keely Pinkelman, 3; Erin Engel, 2; Ariel Fye, 1. HNS - Abbe Morten, 21; Kayden Jueden, 16; Keanna Korth, 7; Alivia Morten, 3.
REBOUNDS
HNS - Kayden Jueden, 8; Abbe Morten, 4; Delane Sudbeck, 3; Keanna Korth, 2; Makenna Clarkson, 1. Randolph - Emmalee Harder, 9; Erin Engel, 9; Jaiden Taylor, 6; Gracie Eledge, 6; Keely Pinkelman, 4; Natalie Munter, 4; Ariel Fye, 1.
ASSISTS
Randolph - Keely Pinkelman, 4; Natalie Munter, 2; Jaiden Taylor, 1; Emmalee Harder, 1. HNS- Abbe Morten, 4; Kayden Jueden, 3;
STEALS
Randolph - Jaiden Taylor, 7; Ariel Fye, 2; Emmalee Harder, 1; Keely Pinkelman, 1; Gracie Eledge, 1; Natalie Munter, 1.