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BATH TOWNSHIP — The Lady Green of Ottoville put their undefeated record and #1 ranking in Division IV on the line when they traveled to Lima Bath Tuesday night for a showdown with the Wildkittens.

Both teams came into the night’s contest with stellar programs throughout the years and excellent leadership from two veteran coaches, Greg Mauk (Wildkittens) and Dave Kleman (Lady Green).

The home Wildkittens came out strong in the first quarter but were outscored 27-8 in the second and third quarters by the Lady Green en route to an impressive 50-31 win over the hosts.

The first quarter saw the Lady Green strike first with a basket by senior Rachel Beining in the paint. However, the Wildkittens responded by connecting on the next six points of the contest to lead 6-2. Senior Taylor Dackin, junior Jenna Hollar and sophomore Madison Dackin led the home-team attack. The Lady Green fought right back with five straight points of their own to take the lead at the 1:45 mark, 7-6. The Wildkittens ended the quarter on a 5-0 run as a deuce by junior Audrey Brandon made it 8-7, followed by a long-range three by sophomore Cassie Best to give the Wildkittens an 11-7 lead after one quarter of play.