Rapids girls take close battle with Merrill

For the City Times
WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The Wisconsin Rapids girls basketball team won a close battle against Merrill on Feb. 11.
The Rapids team hosted their Wisconsin Valley Conference rival and the game proved to be a close battle throughout both halves of play.
Merrill had the slight edge at the half, 30-28, but Wisconsin Rapids outscored Merrill in the second half, 28-24, to get a tight 56-54 win.
Leading the Rapids team in scoring was Megan Clary with 21 points. Alli Martin and Vanessa Vechinksi each added 13 points.
Wisconsin Rapids plays next at home against D.C. Everest on Feb. 14.