WADENA, Minn.– A matchup of two Class AA girls basketball teams with winning records halfway through the season took place Tuesday night as the Wadena-Deer Creek Wolverines (6-2) hosted the Minnewaska Area Lakers (8-2).

It was a strong offensive night for the Lakers, who downed the Wolverines by a score of 69-37.

Payton Gravelle scored a team-high 16 points for the Wolverines. The junior scored her 1,000th career point last Friday. Senior Jada Dykhoff added 6 points.

“We played tentative and passive from the start, which led to numerous turnovers,” said WDC head girls basketball coach Jordan Cresap. “Back to the basics tomorrow!”

Leading Minnewaska Area offensively Alia Randt scored 18 points. Adding onto the final score was Kendall Danielson with 10 points.

Minnewaska Area (9-2) has another road contest against West Central Area on Thursday. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m.

WDC (6-3) will turn around and play a Section and Park Region Conference opponent on the road when they travel to the Menahga Braves. Listen to the game on the Superstation K-106 (105.9FM) and online at wadenaradio.com or the Superstation K-106 mobile app. Pre-game coverage starts at 6:45 p.m. with tip-off scheduled for 7 p.m.