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Looking to keep their unbeaten streak alive, the Macks (5-2, 1-0 Western Cloverbelt Conference) were locked in an early defensive struggle with the Greyhounds (6-1, 2-1 Eastern Cloverbelt Conference), but pulled away to a three possession lead partway through the first half.
The visitors responded however, surging back to tie the game at 29 at the break. In the second half, the Loyal pressure resulted in a few too many turnovers, and though the Macks made a comeback in the final minute, they fell a bit short.
Riding a win streak of eight, the Lady Macks (9-2, 5-0 Western Cloverbelt Conference) began the pressure defense early and often against the Tigers (6-5, 3-1 Scenic Bluffs Conference), who found points very hard to come by.
After the half, McDonell continued to surge ahead, as nine players scored and they notched their ninth consecutive victory.
Chippewa Valley This Week
Back in action after a 10 day hiatus, the Lady Macks (8-2, 5-0 Western Cloverbelt Conference) gained an early advantage over the young and scrappy Greyhounds (4-5, 4-1 Eastern Cloverbelt Conference), who struggled to score but still continued to battle.
Battling through foul trouble, McDonell made use of multiple lineup combinations and maintained their halftime lead for much of the second half, eventually leading to an eighth straight win..
Riding a four game winning streak, the Macks (5-1, 1-0 Western Cloverbelt Conference) looked strong to start the game, but hot outside shooting from the Granite Diggers (4-2, 3-1 Northern Lights Conference), kept the visitors within reach.
After the break, McDonell slowly pulled away, riding timely shooting from downtown and a dominant performance on the offensive glass to win a fifth straight game.
After falling behind 12-6, Chippewa Falls(1-7) went on an 8-1 run to pull ahead 14-13, and led Wausau West(5-4) at the half, 24-20. In the opening minutes of the 2nd half the Warriors outscored the CF, 22--7, in grabbing a 42-31 lead. However, the Cards fought back and got as close as 54-53 before ultimately bowing, 56-53.
In the first half Chi High(2-7) played their best basketball of the seson in building a 32-17 lead and were up 40-29 at the half. In the second half, however, the Cards could never get their offense on track and ultimately fell at home to Marshfield(2-7), 57-55.
Chippewa Valley This Week
On the road in a battle of two teams unbeaten in conference play, the Lady Macks (7-2, 5-0 Western Cloverbelt Conference) played with a quiet confidence against the Ramblers (8-2, 4-1 WCC), who gained an early lead but then struggled to score against the McDonell defense.
Leading by five at the half, the Lady Macks continued to tighten the screws defensively, forcing turnovers and scoring in transition. Though Regis started to heat up from beyond the arc, McDonell created enough separation to withstand the barrage, pulling away and vaulting themselves into sole possession of first place in the conference standings.
Back on their home floor, the Lady Macks (6-2, 4-0 Western Cloverbelt Conference) looked strong from the start against the Hornets (3-4, 0-4 WCC), but the visitors refused to go quietly into the night, riding hot shooting in the first half to stay within striking distance.
In the second half, Cadott made another run and came as close as a single possession, but McDonell's balanced offense and relentless defense proved too strong down the stretch, as the Lady Macks cruised to a sixth consecutive victory.
Chippewa Valley This Week
River Falls(1-0, 1-1), used aggressiveness and red-hot shooting to get out to an 18-0 lead on their way to an 80-56 home win over Chippewa Falls(0-1, 1-2).
