Rebels spoil Wolves’ season opener
By Holly Neumann
The Laona/Wabeno girls’ basketball team made a long trip south for its season opener Nov. 19 and returned home following a 58-26 win over Manawa.
The Rebels outscored Manawa 29-10 in the first half behind 12 points from Emma Harris, who led all scores with 18 points, and had a 29-16 advantage in the second half.
Alexis Hedtke led Manawa with 10 points and Kaitlyn Miller and Jaden Jaeger added five each. Miller led the Wolves with five rebounds and Grace Johnson had four.
The Wolves are now off until the Central Wisconsin Conference North Division opener at home against Marion on Thursday, Dec. 5.
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Manawa's Kaitlyn Miller keeps Laona/Wabeno's Kylie Higgins out of the lane as both players look to get a rebound during the Wolves' season-opening loss to the Rebels Nov. 19.
Holly Neumann Photo