The varsity girls basketball team got the 2023-24 season off to a start this past week with three games.  

After graduating eight seniors off of last year’s team it’s a new look with many players experiencing their first extensive varsity experience.  The team went 1-2 on the week.  

This coming week the girls have two tough conference games.  Tuesday night Henning will travel to Menahga for a battle, before returning home on Friday to host Pillager.

Tuesday, Nov, 28 at Perham 69-30 lost

On Tuesday Henning traveled to Perham to take on the Class AA sixth ranked Perham Yellowjackets. They have a really solid team and the Hornets knew they would have their hands full.  

The Hornets struggled to score in the first half and trailed 39-11 at the half with Lyvia Misegades scoring 9 of those first half points. In the second half Henning scored a bit more, before ultimately losing by the final score of 69-30.  

Again with those losses to graduation along with a senior currently out with injury Henning had nine different girls play in their first varsity game and it certainly was a learning experience with the speed and physicalness of it, but ultimately will be a learning experience that will help them in the future.  

Individually the Hornets were led in scoring by Lyvia Misegades with 13 points followed by Alivia Gunderson with 11.  Rounding out the scoring were Alivia Emter 3, Monica Hansen 2 and Addison Bode 1 point.  Misegades also led us in rebounding with 10, Assists with 2 and Steals with 3. 

Individual stats

Callie Thompson 1 rebound, 1 steal

Addison Bode 1 point

Lilly Conner 1 rebound, 1 assist

Brynn Reinbold 2 rebounds

Monica Hansen 2 points

Tiffany Weber 1 rebound, 1 assist, 1 steal

Alivia Gunderson 11 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals

Alivia Emter 3 points

Lila Thorson 2 rebounds, 2 steals

Lyvia Misegades 13 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals

Stella Illiff 1 rebound

Thursday, Nov. 30 vs. Norman County East/Ulen-Hitterdal 60-55 lost

Henning’s second game of the season was against Section 6A opponent NCE/UH. 

The Hornets got off to a great start and held a nice 36-25 halftime lead, including a buzzing beating half-court shot by Alivia Gunderson to send Henning into that halftime break. Unfortunately, Henning’s lack of experience and turnovers, along with cold shooting led to a tough second half in which the Hornets were outscored 35-19 to ultimately lose by the final score of 60-55.

Individually the Hornets were led by three different people in double-figure scoring with Lyvia Misegades leading the way with 28 points, followed by Lila Thorson with 13 points and Alivia Gunderson with 12 points on four 3-point baskets. Tiffany Weber with 2 points rounded out the scoring.  

Misegades finished with another double-double with a game high 17 rebounds.  Thorson led the team with 6 assists and Misegades led it with 3 steals.  

Individual stats

Callie Thompson 1 rebound

Monica Hansen 3 rebounds

Tiffany Weber 2 points, 2 rebounds

Alivia Gunderson 12 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals

Lila Thorson 13 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals

Lyvia Misegades 28 points, 17 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals

Friday, Dec. 1 at Ashby 64-31 win

On Friday the Hornets traveled to Ashby for another non-conference game against a section opponent. The girls did a great job of bouncing back from the disappointing second half Thursday night and came out to a great start and had a 32-13 halftime lead playing well on both ends of the court. The second half they were able to put up the same offensive effort, while giving up a bit more on the defensive end before winning by the final score of 64-31.

Individually the Hornets were led by Alivia Gunderson with a career high 27 points including five 3-point baskets.  Lyvia Misegades had her third straight double-double with 21 points and 16 rebounds. Lila Thorson finished with 7 points, while Tiffany Weber 4 points, Addison Bode and Alivia Emter 2 points each and Monica Hansen had 1 point to round out the scoring.  Misegades’ 16 rebounds led the team along with her 5 assists and 4 steals.  

Individual stats

Callie Thompson 4 rebounds

Addison Bode 2 points

Monica Hansen 1 point, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal

Tiffany Weber 4 points, 1 rebound, 1 steal

Alivia Gunderson 27 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals

Alivia Emter 2 points, 2 rebounds

Lila Thorson 7 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal

Lyvia Misegades 21 points, 16 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals

Isabelle Godding 2 rebounds