Stanton Girls lose to GACC at State

The Stanton Girls ended their season at State on Thursday, falling 56-34 to top seeded Guardian Angels Central Catholic at Lincoln Southwest.

The Bluejays led the Mustangs 19-12 at the end of one. GACC won the second quarter 7-6 to lead 26-18 at halftime.

The Bluejays outscored Stanton 18-12 in the third quarter to go up 44-30 at the end of three.

GACC tripled up the Mustangs 12-4 in the fourth quarter.

Ali Wade had a team-high 9 points while Hiliary Huss notched 7.

It wasn't the type of performance offensively Stanton is accustomed to, but I think the Mustangs had a good showing as they hung with the Bluejays for a half.

Stanton ends the season at 19-8.

The Mustangs started the season slow, but picked things up right before Christmas.

Stanton rattled off 6 wins in a row and 10 out of 11 from December 18th to January 19th.

The Mustangs picked up some big wins, including victories over West Point-Beemer, Pender, Twin River (three times), West Holt, Lyons-Decatur Northeast, and Humphrey/Lindsay Holy Family (twice).

Stanton had a good season in reaching the state tournament for the first time since 1990.

It was a season filled with disappointment early on, but I'm sure the Mustangs are all smiles right now.

Stanton says goodbye to Huss, Wade, Alex Oestreich, and Leah Arens.

These four seniors did a lot for this team this season and throughout their careers, and should be commended for their efforts.

A lot of talent returns for the Mustangs next season, including MacKenzie and Jessie Brandl, Bree Burtwhistle, and Hannah Heppner.

There's a lot of work to be done in the offseason if this team wants to get back to the state tournament, but it can definitely happen.

Stanton will have to find a consistent scoring threat with the loss of Huss, but as long as someone steps up and fills the role she played, the Mustangs should be just fine.