Special for the Leader

At the NWA vs. SWA Tip-Off on the University of Montana campus, the Ronan Maidens split their weekend fare. In their season opener against Frenchtown, the Maidens generated solid first-frame point productivity, but the Lady Bronc defense tightened to create multiple turnovers that were translated into transition points at the other end. Ronan got a solid double-double from Jaylea Lunceford with 13 points along with 15, while Tiana Ulutoa was the only other player for the Maidens to net double digits with a sharp eye at the charity stripe.

On Saturday at the UM Auxilary Gym, the Maidens outscored the Lady Beavers in both frames of the first half, then countered with just enough during the second half to hold their opponent at bay. Madison Clairmont was the only player to reach double figures for the Maidens, but the remainder of the roster generated balanced scoring as they spread the wealth around.

The Maidens hit the road this weekend against Browning and Libby, then are slated to host Hamilton on Tuesday, Dec. 18, at the Ronan Events Center.

Ronan 42, Dillon 39

Ronan (1-1), Dillon (0-2)

Dillon 10 9 10 10 – 39

Ronan 13 10 8 11 – 42

RONAN – Madison Clairmont 2 5-6 10 (3r,2a,3s), Kieauna DeRoche 3 0-0 9(4r,1s,2b), Jaylea Lunceford 3 2-2 8(7r,1s), Aislyn Baker 2 1-2 5(1r,1a,1s), Hannah Moss 2 0-2 4(3r,3a,1s), Jaeleigh Gatch 1 1-3 3(5r,1a,2s), Regan Clairmont 1 0-0 3(1a,1s), Madeline McCrea 0 (4r,3a,2b).

DILLON – Kylee Pittman 11, Josey Jones 10, Tylia DeJohn 7, Madalen Shipman 6, Jordyn McKay 3, Kassidy Broere 2, tmD(26r,6a,11s).

3FGs – R5-16(DeRoche 3-9, M.Clairmont 1-2, R.Clairmont 1-5), D1-8 (Pittman 1-1). (Sa08Dec18)

Frenchtown 38, Ronan 28

Ronan (0-1), Frenchtown (1-0)

Frenchtown 8 9 6 15 – 38

Ronan 10 3 7 8 – 28

RONAN – Jaylea Lunceford 6 0-0 13(15r,4s), Tiana Ulutoa 1 7-11 10(3r,1a), Madison Clairmont 0 2-4 2(3r,1a,2s), Aislyn Baker 2(2r,1a,1s), Hannah Moss 1(1r), Regan Clairmont (2r,1a,1s), Kieauna DeRoche (3r), Jaeleigh Gatch (3r), Madeline McCrea (3r,2a,1b).

FRENCHTOWN – Lauren Demmons 11, Hailey Arthur 10, Cassidy Moen *8, Claire Bagnell 6, Faith Rebich 3, Cassidy Bagnell *0. tmF(22r,12a,23s,2b).

3FGs – R2-14 (Lunceford 1-1, Ulutoa 1-5), F2-7(Demmons 1-1, Cl.Bagnell 1-4). (Fr07Dec18)

Asterisk (*) denotes stat variant(s) where media coverage differs from tm spec postings: Moen 6p, Ca.Bagnell 2p.