Appleton North girls basketball handles Appleton West at home

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APPLETON – The Appleton North girls basketball team opened up a 21-point lead by halftime and rolled to a 64-24 win over Appleton West in a Fox Valley Association matchup Friday at North High School.

The Lightning led 38-17 at halftime and held Appleton West to just seven points in the second half to win going away, and end their three-game losing skid.

Avery Werfal finished with 21 points and Tay Maass added 18 for Appleton North (4-3, 1-2 Fox Valley Association).

Allysen Buss led West (1-5, 0-4 FVA) with 16 points.

Both teams are back in action Tuesday with FVA contests, Appleton North will host Oshkosh West, while Appleton West will play at Kimberly. Both games start at 7:30 p.m.

Lightning 64, Terrors 24
Appleton West   17   7   –   24
Appleton North   38   26   –   64
APPLETON WEST (24): Kayden Smith 2, Madelyn Nushart 3, Madison Milhaupt 1, Allysen Buss 16, Emma Schuchart 2. Record: 1-5, 0-4 Fox Valley Association.
APPLETON NORTH (64): Lexi Schuh 2, Sophie Busch 6, Amber Ziemer 13, Ava Koleske 3, Avery Werfal 21, Keira Hughes 1, Tay Maass 18. Record: 4-3, 1-2 Fox Valley Association.