BADGER FINDS A WAY IN NON CONFERENCE PLAY

NILES OH- Saturday afternoon was a big game for the Lady Braves of Badger and former Ursuline Irish basketball star and now coach Lavell Turnage they got their 15th straight win against the Lady Niles McKinley Red Dragons, winning 62-47.   

 

The game had a few lineup changes as Gabriella Miller who’s originally in the starting five got hurt in the JV game and was replaced.  Katie Grexa was also banged up throughout the game but finished with 21 points, being the leading scorer.  On the side of Niles, it was Katie Heinselman who finished with 11 points.  

 

Niles, will head on the road to play rival Hubbard while Badger will host rival Mathews. After the game, Ian O’Brien caught up with coach Turnage and player of the game Katie Grexa on the performance and what to expect before the tournament. 

 

*contributed by YSNs Ian O’Brien*