A great team effort with balanced scoring propelled the 7th grade girls to their third straight victory beating Lansing Catholic on the road 47-37. Ionia raced out to a 7-0 run to start the game before settling for a 11-7 advantage after one. The Lady Dawgs made it 24-19 at the half and increased the lead to nine points 35-26 at the end of period three. The Cougars made it a game by cutting the deficit to five 41-36. but 3-pointers by Ryelee Daugherty and Pyper Patterson sealed the win. Daugherty and Alexa Petersen led the balanced attack with 10 points each. Selina Stalker netted 9 points and grabbed 15 rebounds. Bella Barr tallied 8 points to go with her 4 rebounds and 4 assists. Pyper Patterson added 7 points 7 boards and 2 assists. Lydia Struble rounded out the scoring with a three point play. Daugherty once again led the floor game with 4 rebounds, 7 assists and 3 steals. Ionia will stay home on Wednesday when they host the Olivet Eagles in the annual MS Purple Game at 4:30