Last season, Florence missed going to state after losing out to Bigfork in the semi finals. This year, the Lady Falcons had a vendetta and nothing was going to sway them. With a perfect conference record, the Lady Falcons were not going to let anything stop them.
Florence opened against St. Ignatius and quickly established their dominance. They scored 28 points in the first quarter and went on to win, 65-37. Rilee Mangun led all scorers with 20 points.
Florence 65, St. Ignatius 37
Florence: Emma Stensrud 5, Joey Janetski 4, Jaidyn Larson 1, Makenna Liles 8, Kylie Kovatch 2, Kasidy Yeoman 6, Rilee Mangun 20, Kolbi Wood 4, Danielle Zahn 14.
St. Ignatius: Karolyna Buck 8, Afton Brander 2, Madyson Currie 4, Courtney Mitchell 2, Olivia Garland 4, Azia Umphrey 3, Addison Arlint 10, Sydney Brander 4.
The win moved Florence into the semi finals where they met up with Bigfork. Florence’s dominant first quarter was again the key in the game. They scored 18 points while holding the Vals to only five points. Florence went on to win, 59-39, and avenge 2018’s loss. Danielle Zahn had22 points to lead the Lady Falcons.
Florence 59, Bigfork 3
Florence: Emma Stensrud 10, Joey Janetski 3, Rilee Mangun 14, Danielle Zahn 22, Kasidy Yeoman 7, Makenna Liles 3.
Bigfork: Emma Berreth 8, Heidi Schneller 3, Jordan Nelson 2, Rakiah Grende 4, Isabella Santistevan 8, Ashton McAnally 3, Ansleigh Edgerton 11.
That win set up a match against Loyola for the championship. Although Florence won, 43-38, Loyola made a late charge at the lead but the Lady Falcons held them off. Mangun led Florence with 12 points.
Florence 43, Loyola 38
Loyola – Sam Clevenger 12, Laney Denning 8, Syd Koppang 7, Violet Whitegrass 6, Kelsey Esh 3, Lani Walker 2
Florence – Rilee Mangun 12, Danielle Zahn 9, Makenna Liles 8, Joey Janetski 7, Emma Stensrud 7.