Published on February 12, 2026 8:07 am
Last Updated on February 12, 2026 8:07 am
BY MILLIE LANGE
STRASBURG — Kendra Hayes has now joined an Elite Club.
Hayes knocked in 14 points and has now become a member of the 1,000 point club for her high school basketball career.
Unfortunately for the Hatchets, they fell to State-ranked Brownstown/St. Elmo by a 59-30 tally Wednesday evening.
The Hatchets moved into a 14-10 opening quarter lead as Hayes put in two three-pointers.
But that lead was short-lived as the Bombers came roaring back with a 22-5 second quarter. Dayana Haslett cut loose with a three-pointer and five regular baskets for 13 points.
Haslett continued on with three more baskets and was two of two at the line for eight in the third quarter 12-3 run as BSE led 45-22 going into the final period. Madi Miller chipped in with six points.
BSE then finished out with a 14-8 final period. Haslett connected on two three-pointers and a free throw for seven and finished the contest with 26 points. She hit 10 field goals, three from beyond the arc, and was three of five at the line.
Also in double figures for the winners was Miller with eight field goals for 16 points.
Hayes led her team with 14 points on five field goals, four of those three-pointers and has now joined the 1,000 point club.
Brownstown/St. Elmo won a two quarter junior varsity contest, 13-11. Audria Logue and Macy Claycomb scored five each.
WSS was led by K. Dunaway, A. Rincker and S. Greuel with three each.
At Strasburg
BSE (59)
Williams 3-1 — 9, Sasse 1-1 — 3, Ramsey 2-0 — 5, D. Haslett 10-3 — 26, Miller 8-0 — 16. TOTALS 24 FG, 5 FT.
WSS (30)
Longwell 2-0 — 4, Carey 1-0 — 2, Dunaway 0-0 — 0, Holland 3-0 — 7, Greuel 0-0 — 0, Hayes 5-0 — 14, Walker 0-0 — 0, Johnson 1-0 — 2, VonBehrens 0-1 — 1. TOTALS 12 FG, 1 FT.
BSE 11 22 12 14 — 59
WSS 14 5 3 8 — 30
3-point FG — Brownstown/St. Elmo 6 (D. Haslett 3, Williams 2, Ramsey 1), Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg 5 (Hayes 4, Holland 1).
Junior Varsity Game
BSE 6 7 — 13
WSS 3 8 — 11
Brownstown/St. Elmo — Logue 5, Claycomb 5, C. Haslett 2, Franchomme 0, Climent 0, Landrus 1
Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg — Ault 0, Dunaway 3, Rincker 3, Greuel 3, Brown 0, Walker 2
At Marshall
Newton players decided this game early as the Eagles ran out to a 24-8 opening quarter lead on Marshall and went on for a 73-65 win Wednesday.
The Eagles led 39-23 at halftime.
Alani Bergbower connected on nine field goals, four from three-point range, and one of one at the line for 23 points. Claire Probst put in five baskets and three free throws for 13 while Grace Schumacher added 10.
Probst led the Eagles in rebounds with 10 and steals with six. Bergbower led in assists with six.
Newton improved to 19-10 on the season and 4-3 in the Little Illini Conference. The Eagles are back in action today hosting Effingham St. Anthony then open up regional play Saturday hosting Flora.
Newton edged Marshall 38-32 in the junior varsity contest. Brooke Gentry led with 12 points. The Eagles improved to 9-8 overall.
At Marshall
NEWTON (73)
Bergbower 9-1 — 23, Probst 5-3 — 13, G. Schumacher 5-0 — 10, Meinhart 4-2 — 10, Hermann 3-3 — 9, Brummer 3-2 — 8. TOTALS 29 FG, 11 FT.
MARSHALL (65)
Wellborn 12-1 — 25, Heighton 7-2 — 17, Richardson 5-1 — 13, Mattes 3-0 — 8, Hillary 1-0 — 2, Davis 0-0 — 0. TOTALS 28 FG, 4 FT.
Newton 24 15 20 14 — 73
Marshall 8 15 18 24 — 65
3-point FG — Newton 4 (Bergbower 4), Marshall 5 (Richardson 2, Mattas 2, Heighton 1).
Junior Varsity Game
Newton 38, Marshall 32
Newton — Gentry 12, Earnest 8, Kuhl 7, E. Schumacher 5, Duncan 4, Brummer 2