Laura Hochstetler

IMS got their first win of the season Tuesday night defeating Louisa Muscatine 47-31.  IMS started off slow falling behind 5-0 with five minutes gone by in the opening period, but ended the quarter strong with a 15-5 run capped off by an Olivia Yutzy three as time expired.  The defense turned it up a notch in the second quarter, allowing only four points in the period, and IMS went into halftime with a 23-14 lead.  

In the second half IMS continued their strong play

Kristin Davis, Olivia Yutzy

 on both ends.  With four minutes to go in the third, L-M was able to cut the lead to seven at 26-19, but that was as close as they got the rest of the night. IMS finished strong, outscoring L-M 21-12 from that point on to win convincingly.

Coach Aaron Gingerich commented, “This was a team effort.  Every one of the girls stepped up and played a big role for us tonight.  They have been working so hard in practice and it paid off for them tonight.”  IMS was led by Olivia Yutzy, who scored a career high 24 points to

Riley Schmieder

go along with 10 rebounds and three steals.  Riley Schmieder had six points to go with seven rebounds, Celia Hostetler scored six points, Kristin Davis had five points and six steals in a strong floor game, Laura Hochstetler scored four points and had three steals, and Laura Yoder rounded out the scoring with two points and six rebounds.  Hannah Miller, Casey Perez, and Keilah Brokaw each provided a spark off the bench for IMS.  With the win IMS moves to 1-4 on the season.  IMS next plays at home on Friday against Wapello.

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Celia Hostetler

Laura Yoder, Hannah Miller