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Luverne girls basketball team starts 2022-23 season with two wins

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Greg Hoogeveen

The Luverne girls’ basketball team defeated Edgerton Thursday, Dec. 1, and Southwest Christian Monday, Dec. 5, to start the season 2-0.
The Cardinals are scheduled to host Pipestone Friday, Dec. 9 and then travel to Jackson County Central Tuesday, Dec. 13.
 
Luverne 60, Edgerton 24
The Cardinal girls’ basketball team won on the road against Edgerton Monday, Dec. 5.
“Overall, it wasn’t our best game, but we will use it as a learning experience,” said coach TJ Newgard.
The first half was riddled with missed shots and turnovers by both teams.
“We did not do a good job of finishing around the rim, especially when there was any sort of contact,” Newgard said.
At the end of the first half Luverne led the Dutchmen 36-11.
The second half was played much like the first, with both teams struggling to score and getting into foul trouble.
Kira John and Elizabeth Wagner played well, with Wagner posting 14 points, 12 rebounds and 7 steals and John contributing 21 points and 6 rebounds.
“Right now we are turning the ball over far too much and need to value each possession,” Newgard said after the game.
“We are still looking for more depth in games like this. We need girls to come in and contribute positive minutes on a consistent basis.”
 
Luverne 65, Southwest Christian 39
The Luverne girls’ basketball team opened their 2022-23 season at home defeating Southwest Christian 65-39 Thursday, Dec. 1
The Cardinals were able to move the ball around on offense and keep defensive pressure on the Eagles in the first half.
Luverne went on to lead Southwest Christian 30-26 at the break and pulled away in the second half, defeating the Eagles 65-39.
Elizabeth Wagner led the team scoring with 21 points. Christina Wagner assisted with 12 points, and Sarah Stegenga posted 8 points.
Eight other Cardinal girls contributed in scoring throughout the game.

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