Girls
Spencer started off the game leading 22-12 after the 1st quarter and would never look back beating Emmetsburg 51-46 on Friday. Emmetsburg would outscore Spencer 34-29 after the 1st quarter but could not overcome the 1st quarter. All of Spencer’s points came from their starters and were led by Kirstin Martindale with 14 and Heather Williamson with 13 points. Emmetsburg was led by Ashton Connelly with 20 points. Spencer has won 3 in a row, while Emmetsburg has dropped their last 2.
Emmetsburg falls to 8 – 6, 6 – 3 and will be at Storm Lake Tuesday on Y 100. Spencer improves to 8 – 7, 6 – 3 and will be at Manson on Saturday.
Boys
In the nightcap, Spencer scored early and often cruising to a 73-32 win over Emmetsburg. Spencer would shoot 65% for the ball game while holding Emmetsburg to 26% shooting. The Tigers also had 5 players in double figures led by Tanner Morris with 20 points. Emmetsburg was led by Thomas Schultes with 8 points. Spencer has now won 4 games in a row, while Emmetsburg has dropped 4 in a row.
Emmetsburg falls to 5 – 9, 2 – 7 and will be at Storm Lake Tuesday. Spencer improves to 9 – 5, 6 – 3 and will be at LeMars Tuesday.