Photo by R.R. Best
Okaw Valley’s Hope Ruppert controls the ball during the girls’ basketball team win over Shelbyville Monday.

•November 15, 2017•

Okaw Valley girls’ basketball team won its first game of the season over Shelbyville 60-40 at Bethany Monday night.

After a one point lead, OV outscored the Rams 19-4 to burst the game open and take a 34-18 halftime lead.

Senior Paige Robinson led the team with 19 points, including two 3-pointers.

Three other players scored in double digits.

Natalie Jeffers tallied 16 points, scoring at least three points in each quarter.

Kate Jeffers and Bella Benning each scored 10 points.

Benning made two 3-pointers.

OV is scheduled to travel to Pana at 7:30 p.m. Friday then to Central A&M Saturday for an 11 a.m. start.