By Rapids City Times staff

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The Assumption girls basketball team faced a tough Wausau Newman team in Division 5 sectional semi-final competition Feb. 28 at Wausau West.

Newman had a healthy 32-23 lead at halftime, and though the Assumption went on to outscore Newman in the second half, it wasn’t enough to claim the win and advance. Assumption closed their season with a 53-45 loss.

Elle Leberg was high for Assumption, with 16, while Maddie Bohn added 11 and Jessie Grundhoffer added 10.

Jadelyn Ganski had 17 for Newman, and Mackenzie Krach had 16.

Newman advances to sectional finals versus Wausaukee at Wausau East on March 2.