C-M girls dominates board in home win over Colo-NESCO

COLFAX — A strong first quarter was enough for the Colfax-Mingo girls basketball team against Colo-NESCO on Monday.

The Tigerhawks led by 10 after eight minutes and the advantage held up during a 38-26 non-conference home game.

Colfax-Mingo led 11-1 after one quarter and extended the margin to 16 at halftime. The Royals rallied with a strong second half, but it wasn’t enough on the road.

A poor shooting performance and 30 turnovers was countered by a dominated effort on the boards and 16 steals from Colfax-Mingo.

Lydia Hansen led the Tigerhawks with 11 points, three rebounds and two steals.

Blain Houseman totaled eight points, six rebounds and two steals, Isabelle Foglesong tallied seven points, five boards, two assists and three steals and Katelyn Steenhoek chipped in six points and five rebounds.

Mallory Sipma collected four rebounds, three assists and six steals, Mickinley Bucklin had six points and three boards and Victoria Woods grabbed four boards and dished out three assists. Dakota Allen pulled down four rebounds and handed out two assists.

The Tigerhawks shot 26 percent from the floor, made 5-of-17 from 3-point range and connected on 7-of-15 from the free-throw line.

Colfax-Mingo, who snapped the Royals’ two-game win streak in the series, out-rebounded Colo-NESCO 34-25. The Tigerhawks grabbed 14 offensive boards.

Abigail Kettwig put in 10 points, Jadyn Niemeyer grabbed 10 rebounds and Hannah Matteson had seven points and six boards to lead the Royals.

Colo-NESCO (4-15) shot 25 percent from the floor, made 1-of-6 from 3 and missed 12 free throws. The Royals turned the ball over 31 times.

North Mahaska 63, Colfax-Mingo 30

COLFAX — Class 2A No. 5 North Mahaska dominated the first half and never looked back during a 63-30 road win over the Tigerhawks on Tuesday.

Colfax-Mingo shot 27 percent from the floor and was out-rebounded by 12 during the South Iowa Cedar League game.

Foglesong led the Tigerhawks with 11 points and two assists. She was 2-of-4 from 3 and 3-of-4 from the foul line.

Houseman totaled nine points, four rebounds and two assists, Hansen grabbed five boards and blocked four shots and Sipma pulled down four rebounds.

Bucklin pulled down three boards and Allen and Woods had two rebounds.

Colfax-Mingo (6-15, 4-11 in the conference) shot 5-of-17 from 3 and turned the ball over only 14 times.

Breckyn Schilling led the Warhawks (18-2, 14-1) with 15 points, seven rebounds, four assists and four steals and Sydney Andersen totaled 14 points and four boards.

North Mahaska shot 45.6 percent from the floor, made 3-of-12 from 3 and connected on 8-of-11 from the foul line.

Montezuma 60, Colfax-Mingo 22

MONTEZUMA — The Bravettes made 11 treys and used a fast start to down Colfax-Mingo on Jan. 31.

Class 1A No. 6 Montezuma led by double digits after one and cruised to the 60-22 home win during SICL play.

Colfax-Mingo was hampered by 26 turnovers and 29.4 percent shooting from the floor. The Tigerhawks trailed 15-4 after one and 33-12 at halftime.

Foglesong led Colfax-Mingo with 11 points, five rebounds, three assists and two steals.

Hansen had four points, four rebounds and two steals, Houseman chipped in three points, four rebounds and two assists and Sipma grabbed four boards.

Allen pulled down three rebounds, Woods swiped three steals and Bucklin grabbed two boards.

The Tigerhawks were 2-of-8 from 3 and 0-of-4 from the foul line.

Montezuma (15-5, 14-1) got 21 points, five assists and five steals from Vivian Cook. Ellen Cook totaled 13 points, five assists and four steals.

The Bravettes shot 41.7 percent from the floor, made 9-of-12 from the floor and buried 11-of-29 from 3.

Montezuma has won 15 of its last 17 games since starting the season 0-3.