LP’s Fett patrols the paint in quarterfinal win over Kingsland
Published 9:21 pm Tuesday, February 27, 2018
- Lyle-Pacelli’s Olivia Christianson works out of pressure during the first half against Kingsland in the Section 1A quarterfinals Tuesday night in Rochester. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com
ROCHESTER – The No. 1 seeded Lyle-Pacelli girls basketball team dominated the paint as it knocked off No. 8 Kingsland (13-14 overall) 75-46 in a Section 1A quarterfinal game in Mayo Civic Center Tuesday.
Lyle-Pacelli’s Brooke Walter drives into the lane against Kingsland during the Section 1A quarterfinals Tuesday night in Rochester. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com
Kristi Fett racked up 42 points and 19 rebounds for LP (26-1 overall) and Olivia Christianson added 19 points, three rebounds and four assists. LP struggled with its outside shooting as it led just 12-8 early on, but Fett eventually wore down Kingsland’s front line with her relentless pursuit on the offensive boards.
Lyle-Pacelli’s Lucy Nelson controls the ball under pressure from Kingsland’s Jocelyn Voeltz during the first half of a Section 1A quarterfinal matchup Tuesday night in Rochester. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com
“We become pretty difficult to guard when you have to pick your poision against us,” Morris said. “They were jamming Kristi up a little bit and we just tried to create mismatches. Give credit to our kids for making great decisions and finding her.”
Lyle-Pacelli’s Abigail Bollingberg drives during the first half against Kingsland in the Section 1A quaterfinals Tuesday night in Rochester. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com
