W-MU girls squelch Pekin

PACKWOOD - The Winfield-Mt. Union defense was too strong for Pekin in the girls basketball game on Tuesday night. The Wolves stifled the Panthers' offense all night en route to a 36-19 Super Conference North Division victory.

The Wolves were led by Bradie Buffington, who finished the night with 10 points. Jobey Malone had eight points, and Kyndal Townsley finished with six points and nine rebounds. Farrah Nelson and Keetyn Townsley each scored five.

Pekin was held to single digits for three quarters of the game. The Panthers trailed the Wolves 23-7 at halftime and 35-9 after three quarters.

Kerrigan Pope led Pekin with 10 points. Sophie Wittrock scored seven points and Erika Coleman had two.