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Tigers Falls to North Polk in RRC Opener
Posted: Dec 06, 2024

Tigers Falls to North Polk in RRC Opener

The ADM Tigers girls basketball team battled hard but fell to the North Polk Comets, 60-35, in the Raccoon River Conference opener Friday night. A competitive first half showed promise for the Tigers, but a strong second-half push from the Comets proved to be the difference.

A Strong Start for ADM
North Polk opened the game on a 13-4 run, but ADM responded with grit and energy. Freshman Ella Subbert provided a spark, capping the first quarter with a desperation three-pointer to pull the Tigers within three at 13-10.

The second quarter followed a similar script. North Polk built an 11-point lead midway through the frame, but ADM again answered with a 6-0 burst, cutting the deficit to four points. A late layup by North Polk senior Lauren Ausborn sent the Comets into the halftime break with a 25-19 lead.

Turnovers and Pressure Shift Momentum
The turning point came in the third quarter, as North Polk applied full-court pressure to disrupt ADM's offense. The defensive intensity led to turnovers and easy buckets for the Comets, who outscored ADM 19-6 in the quarter to take a commanding 44-25 lead  and the Comets closed out the game with a 60-35 victory.

Key Performers

  • ADM Tigers:

    • Senior Kelli Storck led all ADM scorers with 13 points, hitting 5-of-6 free throws and adding three rebounds and three steals.
    • Freshman Ella Subbert continued her strong play, contributing 12 points, including a three-pointer, and pulling down four rebounds.
    • Aubrey Noring added 5 points on efficient 1-for-1 shooting from beyond the arc.

Team Effort
ADM's offense shot 32% (11-for-34) on the night, with three made three-pointers. Turnovers proved costly for the Tigers, as they committed 19 giveaways under North Polk's relentless pressure. The Comets capitalized on these opportunities to pull away in the second half.

Looking Ahead
With the loss, ADM drops to 2-3 on the season and will look to bounce back in their next game.  The Tigers will hit the road Tuesday night as they travel to face Carroll in a doubleheader, with the girls' game tipping off at 6:00 PM.