Ladies polish off Fruitland 56-37

It was raining THREE's!
  The best games seem to be between Weiser and Fruitland in nearly every sport. It is the one rivalry that brings all manner of fans to the game, even those who do not attend on a regular basis. The Lady Wolverines hosted the Lady Grizzlies on Friday, January 6th with almost a packed house. What a game they were treated to. The two younger squad's games would go to Fruitland but not the varsity - no siree!
  Let's hit you with some statistics just to set the mood. Weiser hit 5 of 8 three point shots in the first half and ended the night 8 for 15, better than 50%. The normal field goal percentage was not nearly as good but that's okay too. Senior Nella Redman had her best game on the season, and perhaps in her entire life. Redman would earn high point honors for both squads with a total of 22 points. Sadie Stutzman of Fruitland had 19. Redman would make 6 of 10 field goals and 3 or 4 three point shots. How's that for percentages? Now you're ready for the game to begin.
  Starters were Redman, McKenzie Johnson, Marquita Palmer, Kellyn Fuller and Sadie Shirts. Palmer controlled the tip. Weiser wasted  no time scoring on their first trip when Johnson found Redman for the bucket. Palmer had a rejection on defense. Palmer putback an offensive rebound. Shirts inbound to Johnson to Redman outside for the THREE! Palmer to Fuller for a THREE! Palmer had her second rejection on defense. Palmer would putback an "O" rebound with under a minute to go in the first quarter. Weiser would lead 12-4 at the end of it.
  Second quarter action was just as exciting as the first. Fuller to Palmer for the bank shot. Johnson nailed a THREE! Shirts hit the jumper as Weiser built their lead to 19-4. Lee had a terrific move into the key for the elevated two. Johnson to Fuller for her second THREE, 24-9. Johnson took a charge on defense and the student body went WILD! Redman hit a two point shot and the next trip hit nothing but the net on the THREE! Johnson sank the shot off Palmer's screen. Weiser took a 31-16 lead in at halftime.
  Redman hit back to back buckets to start the third quarter. Johnson sank another THREE! Redman made a free throw. Redman for two more. Palmer for two off the fast break, 43-23. Lee drained a free throw. Redman sank a shot. Johnson hitting her third THREE would close out the third quarter. Weiser 49, Fruitland 28.
  Weiser only scored seven points in the fourth quarter as the legs just weren't there to finish the shots. Up to this point, the shooting percentage was very high. Alex Mink was fouled and sank both free throws. Redman had another THREE! Shirts sank two free throws. What a spectacular night of shooting as Weiser savored the win 56-37.
  Scoring: Redman 22, Johnson 11, Palmer 8, Fuller 6, Shirts 4, Lee 3 and Mink 2.