McGRAW – On Wednesday, the Otselic Valley Lady Vikings traveled to take on McGraw with the 2023-2024 season winding down. The game had a slow start before the teams played up to par in the second half, which led to the fourth quarter being the deciding factor. McGraw outscored OV 10-3 to achieve the 33-25 victory.

The game was tied at nine at halftime before both teams continued to play neck-and-neck after break. McGraw led by one at the end of the third quarter and that small boost was what they needed to continue to drive offensively. OV was strong at rebounding the ball throughout the contest, but was limited in the final eight minutes.

The Vikings were led by Emma Rooker with eight points as Miranda Hackett had seven points and eight rebounds. Abriana White scored four points while Gracie Rooker knocked in a three-pointed and added six rebounds. Riley Bartlett capped off the scoring with two points.

OV (1-13) have two games remaining, including their final home game on Tuesday against Cincinnatus at 6 p.m. They will honor seniors Cameron Bartlett, Madison Bartlett, and Kali Waltz, who plays on the Sherburne-Earlville volleyball team.

Scores by quarter:

OV 3 6 13 3–25

Mc 4 5 14 10—33

OV: Emma Rooker 8, Miranda Hackett 7, Abriana White 4, Gracie Rooker 3, Riley Bartlett 2.

Mc: Hannah Wilson 16, Lexi McCall 10, Leah Terwilliger 4, Madison Sweeney 2, Heather McGee 1.

Three-pointers: OV 2 (Hackett, G Rooker); Mc 3 (Wilson)