The Mediapolis Bullettes and Bulldogs proved to be unruly guests Friday at Lone Tree as they swept the Lions in a Southeast Iowa Superconference doubleheader. In the girls contest it was the Bullettes scoring a 59-38 win. A fast start gave MEPO a 20-10 lead after the first quarter and a 32-16 lead at half. Mediapolis would outscore the Lady Lions in the third 16-10 to put the game out of reach. The Lions had eight blocked shots to MEPO’s two, but the Lions were outrebounded by 11 and committed 33 turnovers. Hallie Mohr led the Bullettes with 32 points. Lone Tree had two in double figures with Maddie Jacque putting up 13 points and Allison Marshek 11. With the loss, Lone Tree is now 3-7, Mediapolis improves to 8-5.
The Hillcrest Academy boys basketball team begins their second trip through Southeast Iowa Superconference rivals tonight when they travel to Mediapolis to take on the Bulldogs. The Ravens come into action at 6-4 and red hot, winners of four straight including back-to-back fourth quarter comeback wins over Winfield-Mt. Union and Danville. Against the Bears Saturday, the Ravens were led by John Hughes 16 points and 10 from Eli Ours. For the season, the Ravens are paced by Ours at 15 points per game. His five assists and three steals per game are also best on the team. He comes into the night just six shy of 1,000 points for his career at 994. John Hughes leads the Ravens on the glass with five boards per outing.