Marshladies Drop to Third in Conference after Week of Losses

The Horicon girls’ basketball team (6-6) fell just short in a thrilling match against Valley Christian (4-6) on Tuesday, Jan. 13, losing 72-68. Despite a strong start and multiple clutch shots, Horicon couldn’t hold on to their early lead as Valley Christian pulled ahead in the second half to secure the win.
Horicon came out strong, taking an early lead thanks to precision shooting from behind the arc. Emily Bunkoske kicked things off with an early three-pointer, quickly followed by Aubrey Ehrlich hitting a three from a similar spot. Ehrlich continued to be a dynamic force in the first half, breaking up a pass and capitalizing with a fast-break layup, before sinking another three-pointer later in the half.
However, Valley Christian managed to take the lead in the second half. The game remained a nail-biter, with Ehrlich stepping up again to tie the game at 48-48 with another three-pointer. Bunkoske also contributed another crucial three in the second half to keep Horicon in the fight.
Mady Rinderle was a standout performer for Horicon, dominating the paint to record a massive double-double with 24 points and 12 rebounds. Aubrey Ehrlich also had a notable performance, finishing the contest with five three-pointers to her name.
At Deerfield

The Horicon girls’ basketball team (6-7) faced a tough challenge on the road, falling to a dominant Deerfield squad (13-1) with a final score of 88-43 on Thursday.
Deerfield’s strong record was evident as they controlled the game from the outset. Despite the lopsided score, Horicon showed flashes of effort and execution. Aubrey Ehrlich opened the scoring for the visitors, sinking a three-pointer from the right side. Ehrlich continued to be a bright spot in the first half, connecting on another three-pointer later on to bring the score to 32-14, even as her team faced a significant deficit.
The Horicon defense managed to create turnovers, stealing the ball several times throughout the contest, but they struggled to convert those opportunities into points. In the second half, Cassidy Wittnebel provided a highlight, knocking down a three-pointer.
Ultimately, the Deerfield team proved too strong, handing Horicon a loss as the season progresses.

Valley Christian, 72 vs Horicon, 68

Tuesday, Jan. 13
Points: Rinderle 24, Ehrlich 17, Hodgson 14, Bunkoske 8, Heller 3, Wittnebel 2.
Rebounds: Hodgson 14, Rinderle 12, Heller 7, Ehrlich 2, Bunkoske 2, Wittnebel 1.
Assists: Heller 7, Rinderle 4, Bunkoske 1.
Steals: Hodgson 3, Bunkoske 2, Rinderle 2, Ehrlich 1, Wittnebel 1.

Horicon, 43 at Deerfield, 88
Thursday, Jan. 8
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Standings
Trailways-East Conference

TEAM W-L
Dodgeland 4-1
Lourdes 4-1
Horicon 3-2
Valley Christian 3-2
C.W.C. 2-3
Wayland 2-4
Oakfield 0-6