Area girls knock off NIC-10 girls at Rising Stars Classic, Pec's Elaina Rager MV
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — Pecatonica's Elaina Rager scored 22 points leading the Area Girls stars to a 95-82 win over the NIC-10 girls stars Saturday evening at the Rising Stars Classic at Rock Valley College.Rager, fresh off a state championship with Pecatonica, also made some big plays on the defensive end and dished out several assists. Genoa-Kingston's Ally Poegel also had a great game for the area stars. She scored 18 points in the second half, and she tied Rager for game-high scoring honors with 22 points.Stillman Valley's Taylor Davidson also had a strong game for the Area Stars. She scored 18 points, and she dished out several assists. The Area Stars took control in the third quarter when they scored 30 points. Many of them off of steals that led to transition baskets.The NIC-10 girls were led by Belvidere's Emma Pierson. She scored 17 points. Auburn's Alivia Brown was next with 14 points.To view highlights, watch the media player above.
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