In their first matchup since the 2012-13 season, the Maur Hill-Mount Academy and ACCHS girls’ basketball teams struggled early offensively in front of an electric atmosphere.

The Ravens overcame the slow start, using a 15-0 run out of halftime to blow by the Tigers 47-16 in the first round of the Class 3A Hiawatha Sub-State.

To open up the ballgame the two squads used the first quarter to get acquainted with each other as MH-MA took just a 7-3 lead after one.  The second quarter was much of the same, with the Ravens taking a 15-7 lead into the break as ACCHS senior Mallory Eckert was the only Tiger in the scoring column.

Out of halftime the Ravens hit their stride beginning the third quarter on a 20-2 run behind 10 points from junior Hana Ronnebaum to take control of the game the rest of the way.

MH-MA (19-2) advances to the semifinals of the Class 3A Hiawatha Sub-State Friday to take on Nemaha Central (18-3) at 6:00.

ACCHS ends their season 6-15 overall, and part ways with seniors Mallory Eckert, Jentry Scherer, Liz Miller, Madison Martin, Madison Meeks, and Lucy Kearney.

MH-MA: Avery Lewman – 13, Hana Ronnebaum – 12, Carly Taylor – 9, Amber Weber – 5, Lexi Griffin – 4, Lauren Kocour – 4.

ACCHS: Mallory Eckert – 7, Jentry Scherer – 6, Madison Meeks – 2, Katie Beien – 1.