The #6 Algoma Wolves led from start to finish and defeated the #11 Roncalli Jets 59-39 in a first-round regional at Fulwiler Fieldhouse Tuesday night in the WIAA girl's basketball state tournament.

 

The Wolves jumped to a 7-2 lead in the first five minutes and used a suffocating defense to contain the Jets throughout the first half.  Roncalli cut the lead to four points at one point in the first half, but Algoma responded by going on a run and taking a 33-18 lead into halftime.

 

The Wolves would keep the pressure up in the second half and the Jets would not get any closer than 14 points the rest of the way.

 

Ryley Zimmerman led the Wolves in scoring with 31 points while hitting five three-pointers. 

 

Sierra Slaby added 10 more points and numerous rebounds while having an impressive floor game for Algoma.

 

Lauren Stangel paced the Jets with 16 points, but no other player scored in double figures for Roncalli.

 

Algoma (14-11) will now advance to the regional semi-final on Friday night against #3 Manitowoc Lutheran (21-5).