The Luverne girls’ basketball team moved their record to 3-0 on the young 2021-22 campaign by defeating the Jackson County Central Huskies 76-58 December 7 in the Luverne Classic Gym.
The Cardinals were scheduled to play at Southwest Minnesota Christian Friday night, but the Dec. 10 snowstorm forced that game to be rescheduled to February 1.
Against the Huskies, the Cardinals scored first in the game and maintained a lead most of the first half.
Luverne displayed an impressive offense in the first half and led 42-34 at the break. The Cardinals went on to outscore the JCC 34-24 in the second half to reach the 76-58 victory.
A total of five Luverne players scored in double figures.
Elizabeth Wagner led all scorers with 16 points while Brooklynn Ver Steeg and Kira John added 13 points each. Averill Sehr totalled 12 points and Christina Wagner had 11 points.
John gathered eight rebounds and Christina Wagner had six.
The Cardinals hosted their Rock County rivals from Hills-Beaver Creek Tuesday (Dec. 14) and will host the Redwood Valley Cardinals in a Big South Conference girl-boy doubleheader Friday night in the Luverne Classic Gym.
Luverne travels to play the Trojans in Worthington Tuesday before a break over the Christmas holiday weekend.