Brianna Bray’s bookend scoring helped Luxemburg Casco power past Oconto Falls on Thursday night, winning 44-31, as heard on 104.1 WRLU. 

Bray got to work early, splashing a pair of three pointers, as the Spartans built an early lead on the Panthers.  LC’s defensive efforts also forced Oconto Falls into numerous turnovers that helped the Spartans build the lead even further.  Karsyn Walczyk and Chloe Host each added 6 points in the half, combined with shutting out Panthers leading scorer Rylie Shallow, guiding the Spartans to a 30-14 halftime lead.  

Both teams started the second half slowly, as the defenses dug in and limited scoring opportunities. Host broke the seal for the Spartans, though points were a premium in the half. Shallow also got going, scoring 9 in the half, as Oconto Falls fought back into the contest.  Unfortunately for the home team, they would get too aggressive, and sent the Spartans to the line often in the late going of the game.  Bray, who was held scoreless through most of the second half, stepped up, and hit 5 free throws to help seal the game for Luxemburg Casco.  Her 13 points led all scorers, aided by 9 points from Host, and 8 from Alana Mrotek.  Ella Jahnke led the Panthers with 12 points.  

The Spartans will travel to Menasha on Saturday for a 1pm tip time in their next contest.