Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, at Van Horne
Benton (17-6) 52, Williamsburg (14-9) 46
W 13 14 12 7 - 46
BC 9 15 15 13 - 52
Benton was 16 of 38 for field goals, 5 of 15 for three-pointers and 15 of 25 for free throws. The team had 23 rebounds, seven assists, nine steals, eight turnovers and 13 fouls. Emma Townsley led Benton with 17 points. With 12 points each were Piper Nelson and Zoey Junge. Junge had nine rebounds. Townsley had five assists and six steals.
Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at Van Horne
Benton 42, Monticello 35
M 2 12 8 13 - 35
BC 10 10 14 8 - 42
The Lady Bobcats were 17 of 37 for field goals in the regional final. they were 4 of 16 for three-pointers and 4 of 10 for free throws. They had 28 rebounds, 10 assists, six steals, two blocks, 13 turnovers and eight fouls. Emma Townsley had 18 points for benton. Piper Nelson added 12. Townsley had 10 rebounds. With three assists each were Townsley, McKenna Kramer and Aubrey Kelly. Townsley had four steals. With one block each were Townsley and Nelson.
Coach Jeff Zittergruen commented, “The identity of the team this year has been to execute in close games and do what it takes to win. These last two regional games have been a perfect example of that with multiple girls stepping up and starring in their role to help this team reach that goal. I am so proud of this group of seniors who have led us to our third consecutive trip to the state basketball tournament. Their hard work and leadership has made them a truly special group and have represented our school and community at the very highest level! We are excited for another chance to go to Des Moines and compete and hope to have the same great energy we have enjoyed and appreciated from our fans.”
Statistics for Monticello are coming.
Benton is seeded seventh out of eight teams in the 3A tournament. Benton (18-6) will face No. 2 seed Des Moines Christian (23-1) on Monday, Feb. 26, at 8:30 p.m.
Jim Magdefrau 