For the City Times

NEKOOSA – The Nekoosa girls basketball team hosted Medford on Jan. 14, for a nonconference game, and lost.

Medford slowly built up their lead over the second half and won 65-45.

Nekoosa scoring was led by their two sophomores – Izzy Escamilla, with 14 points, and Kiya Kolo, who had 10.

Nekoosa’s record falls to 6-6.

Next up for Nekoosa basketball is a doubleheader at Mauston on Jan. 17.  Girls varsity plays at 6 p.m. and boys will start at 7:30 p.m.