Superior Telegram
The Solon Springs girls basketball team won its home opener Friday against the Mellen Granite Diggers, 43-23.
Solon Springs took a 12-2 lead after the first quarter and led 19-12 at halftime. The Eagles maintained a 7-point lead through the third quarter and finished with a 14-1 performance in the fourth quarter to win by 20.
“The girls played a great game as a team,” said Brian Amys, Solon Springs head coach. “We got into some foul trouble early and had some young girls step up and give us some quality minutes.”
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Kahley Kallberg led the Eagles with 17 points, and Phoenix Thomas added 12 points.
“It is great to see the team work as one; the passing and reading the floor is all coming together,” Amys said. “As a coach you always want to see teamwork. It’s going to be a great year.”
The Eagles are back in action today with a home game against Washburn.
Mellen 2-10-10-1-23
Solon Springs 12-7-10-14-43
