Newman rallies to beat Northwood-Kensett girls

Published 3:02 am Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Northwood-Kensett’s record setting season came to a close Tuesday after a 62-52 loss to 10th-ranked Newman Catholic in Mason City.

The Vikings (15-8) set a school record for victories in a season but couldn’t put away the Knights in the second round of the regional playoffs.

Midway through the third quarter Northwood-Kensett held a five-point lead but turned the ball over on its next eight consecutive possessions and Newman gained a 44-42 lead to start the fourth.

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Kate Hartman led the Vikings with 28 points and Britney Low added 12.

Newman 62, Northwood-Kensett 52

Northwood-Kensett 12 17 13 10 — 52

Newman Catholic 17 15 12 18 — 62

Northwood-Kensett scoring: Kate Hartman 28, Britney Low 12, Jamie Dahlby 8, Kathy Porter 4.

Newman Catholic scoring: Olivia Olson 17, Morgan Dornbier 14, Jessica Balek 10, Claire Jessen 9, Lauren Hedrick 6, Haley Messsmore 4, Grace Moore 2.