BUFFALO — Even without the services of leading scorer Janae Granere, Marmaton Valley High’s girls had little trouble getting the win Friday.
The Wildcats limited host Altoona-Midway to three field goals and blasted their way to a 45-14 win.
The victory keeps Marmaton Valley in a tie with Crest for third place in the Class 1A-I Substate standings at 12-5. The Wildcats have a key game against Jayhawk-Linn on Tuesday before hosting Chetopa Friday.
It’s too soon to determine whether Granere, who injured her ankle in Marmaton Valley’s win last week against Northeast, will be available.
“Her ankle is getting better slowly,” head coach Becky Carlson said. “We will see how she is.”
Marmaton Valley seized control from the start against Altoona-Midway, racing to an 18-2 lead after one quarter. The advantage grew to 25-6 at halftime and 43-12 by the end of the third quarter.
With a 30-point lead triggering a running clock, it allowed Carlson to empty her bench and get several young reserves playing time.
Payton Scharff led the way with 20 points. Maria Forero was next with 15. Brooklyn Adams scored six.
Marmaton Valley emerged with a 13-4 victory in a two-quarter junior varsity matchup. Taylen Blevins scored nine and Andie Carr four for the Wildcat JV.
FG/3pt FT F TP
Marmaton Valley (18-7-18-2—45)
Haynes 0 0 1 0
Barney 0 2 2 2
Scharff 9 2 1 20
Heim 1 0 2 2
