Neillsville Girls Edge Pittsville

Pittsville vs. Neillsville from Tuesday, 26th.

In an early season match-up of State-ranked teams, Neillsville(#10 in D4), outlasted Pittsville(#7 in D5) in a contest that saw 4 lead changes in the final 2 minutes.  Despite holding the Warriors to 29 % shooting, 2-19 from the 3 pt. line, only allowing two field goals in the second half, and out-rebounding them 40-26, Pittsville(5-10 FTs) could not overcome timely free throw shooting from Neillsville(12-18 FTs) and losing the turnover battle 19-8.  The only player in double figures for either team was Brynn Friday of Pittsville with 11 pts.  Friday also led the Panthers with 8 rebounds.