Fast start carries Stillwater girls
<p>Stillwater Christian's Samantha Red Elk (12) puts up a shot during the fourth quarter of the Cougars' home game against Eureka on Tuesday night.</p>
Morgan Paolini had 16 points, five rebounds and three steals as the Stillwater Christian Cougars downed visiting Eureka 48-34 on Tuesday night.
Samantha Red Elk chipped in with 12 points and Jordan Danz contributed 11 to the Cougar effort. Danz also had five assists and four steals.
The Cougars (8-1) narrowly defeated Eureka before Christmas.
"We came out ready for a tough game," said Stillwater coach Denise Topp.
"The girls played tenacious defense. It was a great team effort. Everyone came together, doing their jobs and working as a unit," she added.
Stillwater got off to a fast start, outscoring the Lions 15-6 in the first quarter. Eureka bounced back in the second period, cutting the Stillwater lead to 25-20 at the half.
It was the Cougars who came out of the locker room ready for the third quarter, outscoring Eureka 14-4 to take a commanding 39-24 advantage.
Alex Holland was Eureka's top scorer, tallying seven points.
Stillwater 48, Eureka 34
Eureka 6 14 4 10 - 34
Stillwater 15 10 14 9 - 48
Eureka - Alex Holland 3 1-4 7, McKayla Grove 1 0-0 2, Alyssa White 4 0-0 10, Alex Pecora 1 2-4 4, Caitlen Larson 2 0-1 4, Cass Morgan 0 3-8 3, Carli Allen 2 0-0 4. Totals 12 6-17 34.
Stillwater - Samantha Red Elk 5 1-4 12, Sarah Smith 1 0-0 2, Jordan Danz 4 2-3 11, Morgan Paolini 7 2-2 16, Sarah Paolini 1 0-0 2, Mckenzie Hemp 0 2-2 2, Evelyn Miller 1 1-2 3. Totals 19 8-13 48.