Lady Dogies' Season Ends with Loss to Glenrock in 3A East Regional Tournament

(This story was prepared by NLJ Publisher Bob Bonnar with the assistance of artificial intelligence.)

The Newcastle Lady Dogies saw their season come to an end Friday morning with a 43-24 loss to the Glenrock Lady Herders in the second round of the 3A East Regional Tournament. The Lady Dogies battled early but were ultimately undone by foul trouble and a difficult second half offensively.

Strong Start but Second-Half Struggles

Newcastle kept the game close through the first half, trailing just 18-15 at the break. Sydney Pederson provided an early spark with a first-quarter three-pointer, while Adalyn Olsen chipped in six points before foul trouble limited her minutes. Newcastle stayed within striking distance despite Glenrock’s Kiley Smith scoring seven of her eight points in the opening frame.

However, the third quarter proved to be the turning point. Newcastle managed only a single point—a free throw from Josie Smith—while Glenrock’s Sheridan Sarvey took over, scoring 13 of her game-high 14 points in the period. The Herders outscored the Lady Dogies 16-1 in the quarter, building a comfortable lead they wouldn’t relinquish.

Foul Trouble and Free Throw Disparity

Newcastle struggled with foul trouble throughout the game, accumulating 26 team fouls compared to just eight for Glenrock. Olsen fouled out, while Pederson, Brooklyn Benshoof, and Kyndal VonEye each finished with four fouls. Glenrock capitalized at the free-throw line, making 16-of-33 attempts, while Newcastle shot a solid 5-of-6 but lacked the volume to keep pace.

Despite the tough loss, the Lady Dogies showed resilience. Pederson led the team with nine points, while Olsen contributed six. Christine Swentsky, Benshoof, Lillie Morrill, Delainey Dresen, and Smith each added points in the effort.

Looking Ahead

With the loss, Newcastle’s season comes to a close, while Glenrock advances to face Wheatland on Saturday for a chance to qualify for the state tournament.

Scoring Summary:

Newcastle Lady Dogies
Sydney Pederson – 9 points
Adalyn Olsen – 6 points
Brooklyn Benshoof – 2 points
Christine Swentsky – 2 points
Lillie Morrill – 2 points
Delainey Dresen – 2 points
Josie Smith – 1 point

Glenrock Lady Herders
Sheridan Sarvey – 14 points
Kiley Smith – 8 points
Gracie Sixbey – 7 points
Bailey Cornella – 4 points
Taitum Helmey – 2 points
Caitilyn Williams – 8 points