By Hub City Times staff

MARSHFIELD – The Auburndale girls basketball team hosted Pittsville in a nonconference game on Feb. 3, where Auburndale took an easy win.

Auburndale wasted no time getting a commanding lead over the Panthers and headed into the second half with a 42-17 lead. Auburndale also led the second half and took the win with a 73-35 final score.

Apaches high scorer was Georgi Schmutzer, who scored 17. Natalie Aue added 14 points, and Lauren Peplinski added 13 of her own.

Pittsville was led by Madalyn Carpenter, who scored 12 for the Panthers.

Pittsville will play Almond-Bancroft on the road next on Feb. 6. Auburndale will next face Prentice at home on Feb. 7, in a doubleheader with the boys teams.