Athens’ victory against Marathon counts ….
Athens’ victory against Marathon counts in the Marawood North Conference standings. The Bluejays are in second place in the North with a 7-3 record behind undefeated Phillips in first place. Athens has won three of its last four games to improve its overall record to 8-7 this season. Athens’ home games scheduled against Augusta on Tuesday and Manawa this Thursday, Jan. 28, have been canceled.
Red Raiders down Cards
Marathon’s girls basketball season picked up a big non-conference home win, 45-30, against Stevens Point Pacelli on Tuesday.
The Red Raiders built a commanding 25-11 halftime advantage against the Cardinals.
Senior Hope Krautkramer led Marathon with 12 points, while Allison Wokatsch added 11 and Cleven had nine. Marathon improves its record to 7-11 overall season.
TOUGH ON THE GLASS- Athens freshman post player Sophia Coker grabs one of her team-high 14 rebounds in the second half of her team’s 45-44 road win against Marathon on Friday. She beat out Marathon junior guard Jada Prihoda (3) to collect the defensive rebound. Coker’s junior teammate, Elizabeth Van Rixel (14) follows the play.STAFF PHOTO/CASEY KRAUTKRAMER
DRIVING TO THE HOOP- Marathon junior guard Allison Wokatsch drives hard to the basket against Athens. Wokatsch led the Red Raiders with 12 points in the team’s home defeat to Athens on Friday.STAFF PHOTO/CASEY KRAUTKRAMER
