By Hub City Times staff

MARSHFIELD – The Lakeland Thunderbirds traveled to Marshfield on Feb 11 for a non-conference game against the Tiger girls.

Lakeland came out strong, forcing three straight turnovers on Marshfield, then leading the Tigers, 31-21, going into the half.

The Tiger ladies came back charged up after halftime and outscored their opponents, 58-40, giving Marshfield a 79-71 win.

Maddie Michaelis led the scoring for the Tigers with 23, and Paige Preston added 22. Kaydee Johnson added another 13, while Jenna Jakobi had 10.

The win brings the Tiger girls to 7-5 in the Wisconsin Valley Conference and 7-3-0 overall.