St. Joseph-Ogden girls’ basketball end week with two losses

The Spartans were held to a season-low for points in consecutive games to end the week. On Thursday, SJ-O was beaten at home by Teutopolis, 48-31.

Ella Armstrong led SJ-O with nine points. Atleigh Hamilton scored six points.

The Spartans attempted just two free throws, and both came in the first half. SJ-O managed just six second-half field goals.

Teutopolis was ahead 12-8 after one quarter and 23-18 at halftime.

On Saturday at home, the Spartans dropped a 62-27 decision to Morton, which pulled into a 22-9 lead after one quarter.

Ashlyn Lannert led SJ-O with 10 points. Taylor Wells added six points.

SJ-O (8-3) returns to action tonight at home against Paxton-Buckley-Loda, weather permitting.