Carroll used aggressive defense, a hounding press and great rebounding to win the battle of two poor shooting teams, 37-29.

This game started as several recent games have started, slowly. Both North White and Carroll struggled to find the bottom of the net with the round ball. The Cougars did manage a 6-1 lead midway through the 1st quarter but NW came storming back and the quarter ended with Carroll leading 7-6.

Much of the same play persisted into the 2nd period, with slightly more scoring by both teams. Once again Carroll opened a lead against the Vikings, 17-11 with 3:12 to play, only to see the lead evaporate in the last half of the quarter and end the half tied at 17 apiece.

North White made 8 of 20 shots from behind the arc to keep the game close. Carroll countered by winning the rebounding category 27-22 against the larger Lady Vikings. The Lady Cougars opened a 31-23 lead by the end of the 3rd period, a lead they would not relinquish.

Coach Mike McCroskey used a slow-down offensive set in the final minutes of the game to preserve the victory. His lady Cougars struggled from the field; however, they were able to convert from the free throw line when NW came out of their zone and began fouling. Carroll out scored North White from the charity stripe 13-1. Abby Reinke led the Cougars with 13 points and 6 rebounds. Jess Yoder added 9 points and 7 rebounds.

Vs. Pioneer

Saturday afternoon Pioneer brought two six-footers on the low post and left with a 15- point loss to the Cougars, 50- 35.

The Lady Cougars found a shooting rhythm early in the game after Pioneer won the opening tip. The Panthers turned the ball over 13 times in the first quarter and 29 for the game. Carroll used these extra possessions to build a 21-4 first quarter lead.

The 2nd period saw the Lady Cougars cool from the field. The Panthers were able to find a small amount of success against the Cougar press. They tried to use their height advantage during the quarter with some success. The 6'1" Katy Fox scored and banged around for rebounds, but in the end Carroll held a 26-15 halftime lead.

During the third stanza, Carroll had opened its lead to 36- 17 with 2:20 to play. Again, turnovers bit the Panthers hard as they gave up the ball 8 times in the period. Carroll continued to do an excellent job of keeping the larger Panthers off the boards as they continually had one shot and Carroll rebounded.

The 4th quarter opened with the Lady Panthers shooting 3s and missing them. Several possessions were extended as the Panthers rebounded their misses and tried again, usually without success. Carroll used good passing and open lanes to the basket to maintain a 20- point cushion most of the quarter. Carroll led 50-30 with 2:00 minutes left when coach McCroskey emptied his bench. Carroll struggled to hold onto the ball and allowed Pioneer several baskets that closed the gap to the final score of 50-35.

Carroll was led by Reinke's double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds. She also contributed 5 assists. Quincy Eller had 14 points to go with 7 rebounds and 4 steals. J. Yoder added 10 points and senior Alisha Hedrick 6 points.