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Lady Knights Handle Staples-Motley in Barrett

By Craig Olson, 01/11/23, 8:30AM CST

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The West Central Area girls’ basketball team recorded a 78-22 victory over Staples-Motley on Tuesday night in Barrett.  The Knights were led by Claire Stark and Mya Foslien with 22 and 19 points, respectively.  Addison Staples joined them in double digits with 11 points and Jayden Styba added 10..

“This game is one that really shows what it means to be a team,” commented Head Coach Becca Holland of WCA.  “We have focused on playing to each other’s strengths and playing as one.  I have noticed different athletes step up and be a leader when needed and that is really exciting to see.”

The lady Knights made 56.5% (35-62) of their field goal attempts in the game, gathered 40 rebounds and distributed 25 assists on their 35 made baskets.

Macy Grosz led the Knights with 7 assists while adding 4 steals and 9 points, and Staples added 5 assists and 6 rebounds.  Stark and Foslien were the rebound leaders with 8 apiece, and Styba snagged 7 boards while coming up with a team high 7 steals.

The lady Knights are 8-2 heading into a road game against Montevideo on Thursday night.