Courtney Wise
UNION CITY, Ind. – The Union City girls basketball team picked up a 71-21 victory over Northeastern on Saturday in the Tri-Eastern Conference opener for both teams.
The Indians had three players reach double figures as they recorded their third straight win. Union City had a quick start to lead 20-2 after one period as the Indians were on their way to a 37-8 advantage at the intermission.
Courtney Wise led the way for Union City with 24 points and 13 rebounds. Kelsey Zimmers tossed in 15 points, while Baylee Hartman joined Wise with a double-double as she added 12 points and 11 rebounds. Justiss Cantu had 11 assists and six steals for Union City.
Northeastern was led by Chaise Helton, who had seven points. Leah Hoskins scored six points for the Knights.
Union City (3-0, 1-0) returns to the court at Jay County on Tuesday, Nov. 17. Northeastern (0-3, 0-1) is at Cowan on Friday, Nov. 20.
Box Score
NORTHEASTERN (0-3, 0-1) – Madi Clay 0 0-2 0, Tatum Jordan 1 0-3 2, Mikayla Hornung 1 0-0 2, Lauren York 1 0-0 2, Chaise Helton 3 1-3 7, Leah Hoskins 3 0-0 6, Kasey Andrews 1 0-0 2, Madison Short 0 0-0 0. Team – 10 1-8 21.
UNION CITY (3-0, 1-0) – Justiss Cantu 1 3-4 5, Kora Kerns 1 0-0 2, Courtney Wise 10 4-6 24, Kelsey Zimmers 5 2-2 15, Madeline Adams 2 1-2 5, Baylee Hartman 6 0-0 12, Joette Sigler 0 0-0 0, Ellie Kerns 1 1-2 4, Breanna Partin 1 1-1 3, Kahlee Dowler 0 0-0 0, Aliyah Gutierrez 0 0-0 0, Isabelle Ruiz 0 1-2 1. Team – 27 13-19 71.
Northeastern 2 8 13 21
Union City 20 37 54 71
3-pointers – Northeastern 0, Union City 4 (Zimmers 3, E. Kerns 1). Rebounds – Northeastern 26, Union City 45 (Wise 13, Hartman 11). Fouls – Northeastern 16, Union City 14.