Photo by RR Best
ALAH’s Emily Seegmiller tries to drive past a Cerro-Gordo/Bement defender Saturday evening.

Game ends in overtime thriller over CGB

by Kirk Whitaker
Arthur/Sullivan Reporter

Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond held an 18-9 lead at the end of the first quarter Saturday against Cerro Gordo-Bement, and early on it was Karly Goodman’s game for the Lancers. The senior lead ALAH with 10 of her 30 in the first quarter alone along with two 3-pointers from Sherelle Coller for the Lancers’ hot start.

“I haven’t been hitting lately,” Goodman said. “It felt like the rim gave a little more than normal if that makes sense, but scoring 10 in the first was nice. I was glad to get my shot better.”

After leading 25-9 in the second, the Lancers seemed to let down, as CGB got multiple turnovers with a half-court trap defense and closed the half on a 14-4 run.

“We got to the baseline and moved around well on offense, and the points were coming well,” Lancers head coach Craig Moffett stated. “In the second half we became stagnant, and we had unforced errors in the second half. Their big girls made some shots, and 30 (Stephanie Shook) is a good player.” Read More

by Keith Stewart
keith@newsprogress.com

After enjoying a three-way tie for 10th place in class 2A last week, the Sullivan girls’ basketball team was booted by none other than Mt. Carmel, who boasts Tyra Buss, and who ousted Sullivan last year in the opening sectional.

“I guess I was a little surprised not to see us ranked in the top 10 anymore after only two losses for the year,” said Sullivan head coach Sheri McCain Thursday in an email. Read More

Who are competitors now, to be teammates next year with consolidation

by Kirk Whitaker
Arthur/Sullivan Reporter

Seventeen seconds into Friday night’s game, Tyler Schuring hit a 3-pointer for Arthur-Lovington against Atwood-Hammond to give the Knights an early lead.

The lead would only grow.

Forty-five seconds later, Curtis Plank converted on a transition layup, and the rout was on. Read More

McClain leads way with 9 points, 3 blocks

by Kirk Whitaker
Arthur/Sullivan Reporter

The last time Okaw Valley’s and Arthur’s girls played basketball, Karly Goodman went off for 25 points, and the Lancers dominated. This time was much different. The ‘wolves were ready.

“[Containing Goodman] was our goal,” said Timberwolves head coach Don Gardner stated. “We had a girl on offense last night in practice playing the role of Karly. Our goal was to shut her down, and she is a phenomenal athlete, kid, and shooter, and I didn’t want her to beat us again.” Read More

by Keith Stewart
keith@newsprogress.com

After being down 32-34 heading into the fourth quarter, Sullivan’s boys’ basketball team posted 21 points in the last quarter to beat Maroa-Forsyth 53-42 Tuesday.

The Redskins had four players in double digit scoring with Derek Stain leading the way with 14. Alec Ballinger had 11 and was followed by Nick Frerichs and Ty Molzen who each had 10. Read More