Spartan Girls Rebound to Down Knights

SHARON SPRINGS - The Sharon Springs girls rallied from an early deficit to down Middleburgh 51 to 44 on Friday.

Playing at home, Sharon trailed 12-8 after the first quarter. The Spartans rallied to lead 21-20 at the half and went on an 18-6 in the third period to lead 39-18 entering the final quarter.

Payton Yung led Middleburgh with 15 points, 10 rebounds and five blocks. Emma Lacko had 12 points and eight steals. Lyla Kowalski added 12 points and five rebounds. 

On Tuesday, the Middleburgh girls lost at NDBG by a score of 35-13. The girls struggled offensively but played their best defensive game of the season. Payton Yung led the team in scoring with five points. Brianna Simmons was the next leading scorer with three points.