Ava Bates had a game-high 17 points Friday night to help lead Ovid-Elsie past visiting Montrose, 50-21.  The junior sharpshooter connected on 3 of 5 from behind the arc and shot nearly 80% from the field.

Ovid-Elsie used a stifling defense to hold the Rams in check for most of the game which saw the Lady Marauders win the first three quarters 11-4, 19-6, and 15-3 before surrendering the fourth quarter 5-8.  Ovid-Elsie was once again sharing the basketball as they handed out 15 assists on 19 made baskets and collected 17 steals on 25 Montrose turnovers.  The Rams held a slight rebound advantage over OE, 26-25.

Braeden Tokar went 5 for 5 from the foul line en route to 11 points.  She also added 5 rebounds, 4 assists, and 4 steals while Evalyn Cole knocked down 8 points and added 5 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 steals while Ellyanna Carman (4 rebounds) and Hailee Campbell (6 rebounds) each added 6 points.  Katie Lorio added a bucket and Hadley Bukantis handed out 3 assists.

Ovid-Elsie (10-2, 8-0 MMAC) will travel to New Lothrop (7-3, 6-1 MMAC) for a critical conference match-up on Tuesday night.  Tip-off is slated for 5:30 p.m.