The JV Girls hosted Port Huron High on Thursday and it was a battle to the bitter end.   The first quarter saw the girls struggle to hit the net and Big Reds dominating the boards, but Bridget Hefner hit a 3 pointer late in the quarter, which kept the game close, 7-10 at the end of one.  Port Huron continued to dominate the boards, pulling down rebounds on both ends of the court, but the Eagles continued to fight, finishing the half at a 13-17 deficit.   After three quarters, the score was 24-27 and the Eagles began to chip away at Port Hurons lead by forcing turnovers on defense and rebounding. Key free throws by Bella Yekse and Maggie McGuire contributed to putting Ike back on top in the fourth as the girls came out on top at the end, 37-32.   This was a true team effort with several players contributing.  Aryonna Jackson led the scoring with 8 points, McGuire pitched in 6, Alexa Shkreli scored 5, Yeske and Kenzie Brinkmann both had 4, Hefner and Amy Sidaway added 3 a piece, while Londyn Maples and Lexi Horattas both scored 2 points.

The JV Girls improve their record to 6-1 and travel to Dakota on Monday 3/1.