The Greenville Junior High seventh and eighth grade girls basketball team began their 2026 season Monday night at home.
The seventh grade Lady Jays beat Nokomis 31-16 while the eighth grade squad was defeated 27-19.
In the seventh grade contest, the Lady Jays were in front 16-8 at halftime, then the lead expanded to 14 points as Nokomis was shut out in the third quarter.
Leading the Greenville offense was Larissa Shadowens with 23 points, 13 in the second half. Aurora Sackett added five points.
The eighth grade Lady Jays led 6-4 after one period, but couldn’t stay on top. Failing to score a point in the second quarter, Greenville trailed 12-6 at halftime.
Nokomis expanded its margin to 10 points after three. The Lady Jays had an 11-point fourth quarter, but it wasn’t enough.
Leading the Greenville offense were Peyton Coleman with six points, Emma Tally with five, and Makinlee Lindahl with four.
The Lady Jays play at Pocahontas October 6 and go to Hillsboro October 8. The eighth grade coach is Brittany LiVigni and she is assisted by Lainey Hicks.
