Kewaunee's Jade Kroll registered her 1,000th point against Sevastopol on Monday night, but it was the Pioneers that got to celebrate at 41-37 win in Institute.
Kroll entered the game just needing seven points for the milestone, a seemingly easy task for a girl averaging over 20 points per game. The Pioneers' defense ensured she would have to wait with its suffocating defense, allowing the Storm star to register six of the team's 22 points in the first half. The Storm's defense was just as tough, allowing just 21 points in the first half with five made three-pointers a saving grace for the Pioneers. Kroll would eclipse the record on her second made free throw in second half en route to an eight point game. Meanwhile, Naomi Rikkola's free throw shooting provided the difference as she made all four of her free throw attempts to help the Pioneers avenge an earlier season loss.
Rikkola led the Pioneers with 14 points with sister Sadie adding 10 points and Kayla Ranly chipping in nine points. For the Storm, Gabby Stangel paced the team with 10 points to complement Kroll's eight points. Two other players contributed five points in the loss.
Both teams are back in action on Tuesday with non-conference games with the Storm traveling to Menasha (7 p.m.) and Sevastopol visiting Oneida Nation (7 p.m.). For the Storm, the Blue Jays are 10-10 on the season and coming off their second straight loss. They are led by Hannah Neubert, who averages a double-double with 17.5 ppg and 11.7 rpg. The Pioneers face a Thunderhawks squad that just broke a two-game skid with a 53-48 overtime win over Menominee Nation. Mariah Cloud and Jaylyn Caldwell take turns leading the team in scoring and rebounding with Caldwell also pacing the team in assists. Both games are at 7 p.m.


