The Sevastopol Pioneers started and finished strong against the Southern Door Eagles on Friday night winning 50-22 for their first conference win of the season on U-102.1. 

 

The Pioneers defense played their best game of the season against the Eagles, as in the first half, the Eagles were only able to muster up 9 points. Those 9 points came from free throws only, with Sophia Counard responsible for 6 of the nine first-half points. 

 

Naomi Rikkola continued her strong scoring season, averaging 17.7 points per game coming into the matchup with Southern Door. Rikkola would go for 14 of Sevastopol’s first-half points. 

 

Southern Door was finally able to muster a point outside of the free throw line in the second half, as Ashlyn Delfosse and Isabella Price combined for 13 second-half points. Katie Spude was the second-highest scorer behind Rikkola’s 20, finishing with 11 points. 

 

Sevastopol will next face Sturgeon Bay on Thursday, whereas Southern Door will have a quick turnaround when they face Roncalli on Monday.