Lady Mercs edge Carlton

Dwight Cadwell – NSO

Photos By: Marianne Pierson

A fast start by the McGregor Mercuries was more the the Carlton Bulldogs could overcome Friday night as Amy Gellhar scored 16 points including 2 three-pointers as the Bulldogs fell 35-24.

McGregor raced out to a 17-7 halftime lead and would match Carlton in the second half as they picked up the home win. Ashley Anderon led the Bulldogs with 12 points in the loss.

McGregor moves to 4-1 with the victory and the Bulldogs fall to 1-6 on the season.

Carlton           7-17—24

McGregor    17-18—35

Carlton — Millie Groth 2, Abby Lemke 3, Nikki Ojibway 2, Mackenzie Goranson 3, Jenne Reed 2, Ashley Anderson 12. Totals 9 5-12 24.

3-point goal — Anderson.

McGRegor — Amy Gelhar 16, Danelle Demenge 9, Jo Jo Orbeck 2, Averie Seibert 6, Michaela Jackson 2. Totals 14 5-9 35.

3-point goals — Gelhar 2.

Dwight Cadwell can be reached at dwight@northlandsportsonline.com