Lynx lady round ballers bring home win from Ronan

The Lincoln Lady Lynx opened their varsity season Dec. 4 at the invitational tournament in Ronan.

Getting a slow start after a Friday loss, the Lincoln ladies were hungry for a win when they faced the Two Eagle School squad from Pablo Saturday.

New coach Ray Campos said he is in a skill building year with the team led by senior Jenna Templeton and juniors JJ Lewenight and Jessica Zarske. Athletic underclassmen Kylee Copenhaver and Krymzen Dempster round out the team with freshman Andrea Weisner and eighth grade standout Makena Copenhaver.

The Lady Lynx started out strong, leading most of the game, but the Two Eagle ladies fiercely battled back to within four points as the final quarter loomed. Campos described his team "digging deep" to show the grit and determination that has been their hallmark in past years. After all, these ladies are true frontier gals who hunt, throw hay bales and climb mountains. "Game Face" comes naturally to them.

Holding off the Two Eagle rally, the Lady Lynx "showed a lot of heart" in their 30-19 win said Campos. Scoring leaders were Zarske with eight and Templeton with seven. The next chance to see this mighty seven is Dec. 17, when they face off against Seeley Lake. Lynx men tip off at 4:30 p.m., and Lady Lynx at 6 p.m.