WCA Knights girls basketball falls in sub-section semi-finals, final score Benson 72 WCA 65 in Overtime

The Knights' fans were spectacular during the Lady Knights' game against Benson at UMM.















Photo and information contributed by Kris Beuckens, Tribune sports reporter.


After an impressive win, 68-43, over Minnewaska Area in their West Sub-Section 6AA opener last Thursday night, the WCA Lady Knights suffered a tough overtime loss, 72-65, to Benson on Saturday night to end their season.

In the loss to Benson, the Lady Knights had another impressive comeback as they erased a 16-point deficit in the second half to tie the Braves, 60-60, and force overtime. Benson, however, got the best of the Lady Knights in OT, outscoring them 12-7 for the win.

The Lady Knights finished another hugely successful season with a 19-7 record. They placed third in the always tough Heart O’Lakes Conference and earned a number three seed for the playoffs.

During the win over Minnewaska Area, Liza Torgerson became WCA’s all-time leading scorer, breaking Megan Ronhovde’s career point total of 1,714 set in 2003. Torgerson’s new record now stands at 1,742 career points.

Look to this week's March 11 issue of the Herman-Hoffman Tribune to read more on the Knights' playoff action.