After a rough stretch of losing four of five a few weeks ago, the AHSTW Lady Vikes Basketball team continues to improve and has now won two of their last three games. Despite losing to a tough St. Albert team on Monday, the Lady Vikes closed out last week with a win at Underwood and followed up Monday’s loss with a win against Tri-Center on Tuesday. The wins moved their conference record to an even .500 as they now sit at 4-4 in the WIC. Although their over record is not stunning, head coach Jason McCall says the team’s positive mindset allows them to grow.

It is no secret that the Lady Vikes are a young team, playing without a senior on the roster. Although some would consider this a disadvantage, McCall sees it as an opportunity.

A pair of young guns are leading the way for AHSTW. Sophomore Bella Lamp currently leads the team in scoring, assists and steals. She averages over seven points per night while picking up nearly 3 steals and 2 assist per game. Not far behind is Freshman Clara Pace. Second on the team in scoring, Pace averages 6.4 points per game and is second on the team in rebounds grabbing 5.5 per game. Although they score in different ways, both have continued to grow and gain confidence throughout the course of the year.

Although the Lady Vikes have struggled with scoring at times, averaging 31.9 points per game as a team, McCall knows it’s about the creation of the opportunities that counts at this stage.

AHSTW still has work to do. One of their biggest bugaboos this season has been turnovers. However, McCall is confident with his group’s attitude that they will continue to get better as the season and the years progress.

The Lady Vikes will be back in action Friday when they take on the 12-1 Treynor Cardinals. Tip-off from Treynor is scheduled for 6 pm.