The Madison Bulldogs completed a home sweep of the Northern Heights Wildcats on Tuesday night in Madison, picking up convincing wins in both the girls and boys contests.
Madison set the tone early in the girls matchup, jumping out to a 13–7 lead at the end of the first quarter. The Bulldogs continued to build momentum in the second quarter, extending the advantage to 29–13 by halftime. From there, Madison stayed in control and cruised to a 49–34 victory.
Caylin Luthis led the Bulldogs with a strong performance, pouring in 26 points, while Sadie Albert added 10 points to give Madison two players in double figures.
Madison coach Brett Dannels was proud of the senior class.
Northern Heights was led by Avery Patton and Briaughna Pierce, who each scored 10 points.
With the win, Madison improves to 5–5 overall and 2–3 in LCL play. Northern Heights falls to 1–9 overall and 1–4 in the league.
The boys game followed a similar script, with Madison taking control early. The Bulldogs raced out to a 19–7 first-quarter lead, fueled by 10 points from Octavian Dean in the opening period. Madison kept the pressure on in the second quarter as Brayden Grimmett scored 11 points, helping the Bulldogs carry a 37–16 lead into halftime. Madison remained in command throughout the second half and rolled to a 61–39 victory.
Alex McNeal of Madison credits the intensity for the win.
Dean finished with a game-high 25 points, while Grimmett added 17. Northern Heights was led by Kelton Bish, who scored 14 points.
The win moves Madison to 9–1 overall and a perfect 5–0 in LCL action. Northern Heights drops to 3–7 overall and 3–2 in the league.
Girls:
Olpe 58 Hartford 18
MdCV 61 Waverly 42
Lebo 36 Burlingame 33
Lyndon 52 Chase County 28
Osage City 56 Cair Paravel 28
Boys:
Olpe 59 Hartford 54
Burlingame 47 Lebo 29
MdCV 56 Waverly 28
Council Grove 49 Wabaunsee 45
Cair Paravel 51 Osage City 40
Mission Valley 73 West Franklin 45
