BRAINERD -- Ridgewater got just enough offense again as the Lady Warriors edged Central Lakes 59-55 Saturday in the finale of the Central Lakes Invitational.
The Lady Warriors (6-5) owned a slim 24-22 lead at halftime and were led by Melissa Sterkel's 15 points.
Hilary Groothuis followed with 12 points as Ridgewater didn't make a three-pointer were credited with making only 13 of 26 free-throw attempts.
"It's a nice win to go in before the break," said Ridgewater coach Carrie Ogdahl. "Hopefully they will come back refocused."
The Lady Warriors resume action Jan. 3 when they open MCCC Southern Division play in Rochester.
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Ridgewater 59, Central Lakes 55
Central Lakes (3-6) 22 33 -- 55
Ridgewater (6-5) 24 35 -- 59
CENTRAL LAKES - 19 FG (2 3 pt); 15-26 FT; rebounds not available; 20 fouls ... Scoring: Chelsie Lanners 16, Bithiah McDermott 3, Kayla Gustafson 2, Erin Karlsgodt 10, Megan Meyer 17, LeaAnn Karlsgodt 4, Whitney Glazier 3 ... 3-point shots: E. Karlsgodt 1, Glazier 1 ... Rebound, assist and steal leaders not available
RIDGEWATER - 23 FG (0 3 pt); 13-26 FT; rebounds not available; 17 fouls ... Scoring: Kayla Karnes 6, Kristen Hegna 2, Ashley Olson 8, Bridget Boehlke 6, Melissa Sterkel 15, Hilary Groothuis 12, Karen Christopher 6, Krystle Prodoehl 2 ... 3-point shots: none ... Rebound, assist and steal leaders not available
