Pictured above is 8th grade girls basketball action during the season opener against Sauk Centre, Tuesday, Nov. 8.

Result:  Sauk Centre 28, Minnewaska 15, Nov. 8.  “The girls played hard for a great start to the season, showing us the things we do well and things we need to work on a bit more throughout the year,” coach Gabe Eisenbacher said.

Result #2:  Minnewaska 22, Melrose 19, Nov. 10.  “The girls battled hard in a very physical game where they showed a lot of hustle and heart. They are improving with every practice and I am excited to see how they continue to work together and grow as a unit.”

Result #3:  Minnewaska 36, BBE 32, Nov. 17.  “Molly Cassidy and Hannah Hoeper both had 12 points, and Mileigh Lundebrek, Sadie Daniels, Ella Larson and Berlynn Green also scored for the Lakers.”