Ottoville defense
swarms LadyCats

KALIDA — The Ottoville defense made things very difficult for Kalida Thursday night, swarming the LadyCats 51-27 in Putnam County League girls basketball at The Wildcat Den.

Ottoville (10-0, 2-0 PCL) neutralized the speedy Kalida guards and held the LadyCats (6-3, 2-1 PCL) to 8-of-33 shooting (5-of-13 treys) for 24 percent and 6-of-9 singles (66.7%). Nicole Recker was the top scorer with eight. They totaled 15 boards (4 offensive) and 25 errors.
On the other end, the Lady Green shot a solid 19-of-37 from the field (4-of-8 downtown) for 51 percent and 9-of-11 at the line (82%).

Rachel Turnwald netted 14, Nicole Vorst 11 and Abby Siefker 10. They added 22 boards (4 offensive) and 22 miscues.
Both teams return to action Saturday: Kalida at home versus Wapakoneta (noon) and Ottoville at home versus Columbus Grove (1 p.m.).