Xavier girls basketball slips past Milwaukee Academy of Science in OT

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APPLETON – Brynn Krull scored 18 points to lead three Xavier players in double figures and the Hawks held off Milwaukee Academy of Science in overtime, winning 69-67 in the nonconference game Tuesday night at Xavier High School.

The Novas (14-8) overcame a 35-23 halftime deficit to force overtime with a big 42-point second half.

In the extra period, Xavier (11-10) held a slight 4-2 advantage to pull out the victory.

Annika Heimann added 15 points and Faith Hafner chipped in 14 for the Hawks, who have won four straight.

Xavier will travel to Seymour for a Bay Conference game on Friday at 7 p.m.

Hawks 69, Novas 67 (OT)
Milwaukee Academy of Science   23   42   2   –   67
Xavier   35   30   4   –   69
MILWAUKEE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE (67): Kimora Smith 2, Ariel Allen 13, Faith Trotter 6, Jariah Riley 10, Kourtlyn Guy 7, Jaeda Turner 21, Ellis Wiliams 8. Record: 14-8.
XAVIER (69): Hailey Hafner 5, Brynn Krull 18, Joy Krull 9, Alexandra Tylinski 4, Faith Hafner 14, Annika Heimann 15, Layna Petersen 4. Record: 11-10.