In their second game in the space of 24 hours, the Taylorville girls basketball team suffered another heavy defeat, this time against Morton by 61-33. For the away side, it would be seen as revenge after the loss in the junior high state championship between the corresponding teams, in which several players on both current teams featured.
Three Potters each scored two baskets in the first quarter as Morton finished it 17-10 in front. They forced several turnovers in the second quarter and prevented the Tornadoes from scoring a single field goal in that time. Both teams' shooting improved in the third, while the Tornadoes did improve in the final session with more offensive cohesion and sharp shooting from McKynlee Siempelkamp.
Abby VanMeenen finished the game with 20 points, with Paige Selke's 15 not far behind. Siempelkamp had 13 points, of which 11 came in the second half. Siempelkamp's scoring and steals earned her the title of Chill Nicole Patrick Country Financial Player of the Game.
Taylorville now drops to 5-13 overall and faces Lincoln on Tuesday. Commentary will be available on 96.5 The Chill.
