EVERLY — A 16-0 first-quarter deficit may deter most teams, but the Graettinger/Terril girls basketball team came all the way back before falling in the fourth quarter in a 48-31 loss to Clay Central-Everly on Tuesday.

The Knights outscored their hosts 15-2 in the second quarter to trail just 18-15 at halftime. They cut the deficit to two midway through the third period, but trailed 32-26 to start the final period.

“Our defense did an overall good job, but we need to become a little more physical and do a better job on blocking out,” said G/T coach Roger Conway. “Offensively we moved the ball better tonight and found the open girl.”

Theresa Petersen led G/T with 11 points, including 2-of-3 from 3-point range, with seven rebounds, three steals and two assists. Malorie Girres had 10 points and eight rebounds while Liz Sparks chipped in seven points.

The Knights (4-9) travel to West Bend on Friday.



Clay Central-Everly 48,

Graettinger/Terril 31

Graettinger/Terril (31) – Liz Sparks 3 1-4 7; Leah Flaharty 0 0-0 0; Dakota Hovinga 0 1-4 1; Tasha Nielson 0 0-0 0; Lindsay Flaharty 0 0-0 0; Amanda Olesen 1 0-0 2; Theresa Petersen 3 3-6 11; Malorie Girres 5 0-0 10; Lizzie Neiman 0 0-0 0.

Halftime score – CCE 18, G/T 15; 3-point goals – 2 (Petersen 2). Rebounds – 22 (Girres 8) Assists – 5 (Petersen 2). Steals – 11 (Petersen 3). Blocked Shots – 0. Turnovers – 28. Total Fouls – 15. Fouled Out – Petersen. Technical Fouls – none.