WAKARUSA – The NorthWood Middle School girls basketball teams defeated Schmucker Tuesday night.

The NorthWood 8th grade ladies picked up a 33-32 win.

Kira Gongwer had a big game with 15 points and seven rebounds to pace the Panthers to the win.

Emma Martz scored nine points for the winners. Alana Lehman had four points and six rebounds and Cybil Stillson four points and five rebounds for NorthWood, which improves to 8-2.

The NorthWood 7th grade team notched a 44-29 victory.

Macy Lengacher turned in an outstanding game with 11 points to go with four rebounds and four assists for the winners.

Sidney Martin had nine points with three rebounds, two assists and three steals. Caitlin Knepp added nine points and led the defense. Makyla Bonee had five points and Ari Topping four, while Carly Mast, Caitlyn Glick and Sophie Grueser each had two points. Glick also had six rebounds.

The NorthWood 7th grade improves to 5-3.