LENA, Wis. — Behind a double double from Jessica Oratch of 10 points and 11 rebounds, and 11 points each from Jasmine Racine and Jaida Maki, Niagara defeated Lena Tuesday night 57-23.

Niagara led the Marinette-Oconto Conference game 35-9 at halftime. The Badgers out rebounded Lena 39-33, while having 14 less turnovers.

The Badgers return home to take on Oneida Nation on Friday night in another M & O Conference tilt. On Friday, Dec. 27, Niagara plays host to non-conference foe Three Lakes. The game will be played at 3:30 p.m. in game one of a double header, with the Badgers boys also taking on Three Lakes after completion of the girls contest.

Niagara won the JV game over Lena 21-7.

Niagara 35 22 — 57

Lena 9 14 — 23

NIAGARA: Oratch 10, Racine 11, Cretton 2, Payette 9, Dunkes 5, Gill 9, Maki 11. FT: 3-6. F: 15 3-point FG: Racine, Payette (3) Dunkes, Gill, Maki (2). FG Shooting: 23-67. Rebounds 39 (Oratch 11, Gill 7). Fouled Out: None

LENA: Sellen 8, MarQunn 4, Shallow 2, Potter 1, Rabas 6, Cops 2. FT: 3-15. F: 8. 3-point FG: Sellen, Rabus. FG Shooting: 9-43. Rebounds: 33. Fouled Out: None.

North Dickinson 35 Norway 25

FELCH — With two players in double figures, North Dickinson defeated Norway 35-25 Tuesday night at the Carl F. Lemin Jr. Gymnasium.

Brianna Smith’s 13 and Hannah Clark’s 10 points led the Nordics in scoring, while sophomore Cassie Gyselinck led Norway with 13 points.

“We played pretty good defense and had good energy,” ND head coach Kirk Mattson said. “Our shots weren’t falling and we were forcing shots because of it. I’m glad we got the win.”

Norway, who won the JV game 56-34, was coached by JV coach Kevin Kangas, as head coach Joe Tinti had to miss the game due to illness.

The Nordics (4-1) host Carney-Nadeau Friday night. Norway (0-5) hosts Forest Park on Thursday night.

Norway 2 7 8 8 — 25

N-D 10 8 9 8 — 35

NORWAY: Anderson 2, Hosking 6, Stanchina 2, Gyselinck 13, Clifford 2. FT: 2-8. F: 19. 3-point FG: Gyselinck. Fouled Out: None.

NORTH DICKINSON: Ledzian 4, Hord 8, Smith 13, Clark 10. FT: 13-22 F: 12. 3-point FG: Smith, Hord. Rebounds: 40. FG shooting: 10-56. Fouled out: None

Crandon 60

Florence 37

FLORENCE, Wis. — In Northern Lakes Conference action Tuesday night, Crandon defeated Florence 60-37. Crandon came into the game as the No. 7-ranked Division 4 team in the state.

Despite the loss, Florence head coach Brad Perry was very pleased with his team’s performance on the night.

“We played hard,” he said. “We’d have to play our type of game against them and we did that.”

Florence is a Division 5 size team in the WIAA.

Florence was within three points with seven minutes left in first half, Perry noted.

“We made them switch to zone defense from their usual man-to-man, by the way we played in the first half,” he said.

Crandon is well known for how they play smothering man-to-man defense, with a full court press all game long, throughout most of the season. The Lady Cats altered that through a portion of the game, Perry said.

Florence was led in scoring by the Springer twins who combined for 26 points, with Jenna leading the way with a team-high 14 points.

“The girls did great defensively, Madison Neuens especially. We talked and hustled to the ball,” said Perry.

Neuens also grabbed a team-high 10 rebounds.

The next game for the Lady Cats (3-5) is Friday night when non-conference foe Coleman travels to Florence.

Crandon defeated Florence in the JV game.

Crandon 30 30 — 60

Florence 17 20 — 37

North Central 56

Stephenson 42

POWERS — North Central took an early lead and cruised past Stephenson 56-42 Tuesday night in a Skyline Central Conference contest.

It was the Jets’ defense that allowed them to build a 40-24 halftime lead.

“We played really well the way we pressed and pressured them,” Jets’ coach Lee Vincent said. “We got some steals on it. We played really good defense. Jaiden Fleetwood did a great job on Emily Johnson.”

Vincent felt it was patience that propelled the Jets (3-1).

“Bree Arsenault had 12 points in the first half,” he said. “She had some big shots for us. Her sister Andie also did a great job the first quarter. We were more patient and used our heads. We played really smart.”

The second half was much more low scoring, as the Jets held on for the win.

“I think we were running out of gas,” Vincent said. “We were also slowing it down in the second (half), and we passed it around quite a bit looking for open shots.

“All around, the defense was our gamewinner and being really patient with the ball on offense. I’m proud of the team. They played really well.”

Emily Johnson led the Eagles with 15 points.

The Jets were led by Arsenault with 18 points and Andie Arsenault with 13. Alex Neville added 12 points and seven rebounds.

Stephenson won the jayvee game 31-25.

North Central travels to Munising Friday.

Stephenson 9 15 9 9 — 42

N. Central 22 18 8 8 — 56

STEPHENSON: E. Johnson 15, Cappaert 9, M. Johnson 6, Anderson 5, Cole 3, Temalka 2, Schultz 2. FT: 8-14; F: 16; Fouled out: None. 3-point field goals: Anderson 2, E. Johnson 1, Cole 1.

NORTH CENTRAL: B. Arsenault 18, A. Arsenault 13, Neville 12, Eichhorn 4, Pavlat 3, Webber 3, Fleetwood 3. FT: 13-21; F: 14; Fouled out: None. 3-point field goals: B. Arsenault 4, A. Arsenault 1, Pavlat 1, Webber 1.