FRIDAY PREP ROUNDUP: Ruholl, Vonderheide shine for St. Anthony girls at Robinson

Nov. 27—ROBINSON — Coming into the Robinson Lady Maroons Thanksgiving Tournament, St. Anthony head coach Aaron Rios knew his team would be in for a test right off the bat.

Mt. Carmel posed a serious threat to the Bulldogs.

The Lady Aces dominated the entire first half, leading 16-10 after the opening quarter and 34-24 at halftime.

"They got three kids that start or come off the bench that are 6-foot-2 or bigger," Rios said. "We were trying to find our way early on, defensively and offensively. Honestly, we executed really well in the first half — meaning our plays and game plan — but we couldn't make a bucket."

Senior Stacie Vonderheide and sophomore Nancy Ruholl struggled to get things going in the opening half. Vonderheide had just four points at the break; Ruholl had seven.

Both turned it on the second half, though, providing the spark St. Anthony (3-0) needed in its 62-58 win.

"We challenged them in the locker room," Rios said. "We said, 'We go the way that you guys go.' They stepped it up. Those two are our top players on our team and our top scorers and leaders. They know what to do and how to execute and they rose to the occassion today."

Ruholl finished with 37 points, seven rebounds, three steals and four assists.

Vonderheide had 10 points, six rebounds, five steals and three assists.

Addie Lauritzen also chipped in five points and five rebounds.

Ali Kollman and Addi Nuxoll each had four points and Ava Faber had two.

Faber's biggest contribution to the game, however, was on defense.

Faber drew a charge in the third quarter that eventually helped St. Anthony regain the lead.

"As a junior this year, she's been playing in our program for a long time," Rios said. "We've coached her since she was 10 or 11 years old. She knows where she needs to be on the floor and how to play and that charge was huge. It was a big momentum-changer in the game."

Following the charge, Ruholl hit a mid-range shot that put the Bulldogs in front, 40-38.

Shortly after that, St. Anthony then forced a turnover and Vonderheide converted a layup that made it 42-38.

Mt. Carmel, though, went on a 10-2 run to close the frame and take a 48-44 lead heading into the fourth.

The Bulldogs would outscore Mt. Carmel, 18-10, in the final frame to come away with the win.

Effingham (St. Anthony) 64, Marshall 34

After a physical contest against Mt. Carmel, St. Anthony returned to the floor against Marshall, defeating the Lions, 64-34.

Ruholl had 18 points, four assists, four steals and five rebounds.

Stacie Vonderheide had 25 points, 13 rebounds, six assists and 13 steals. Adysen Rios had nine points, eight assists, eight steals and five rebounds. Kallie Kabbes had six points. Aubrey Denning had four and Faber had two.

St. Anthony improved to 4-0 with the win.

Effingham 56, Newton 46

The Effingham Flaming Hearts defeated the Newton Lady Eagles, 56-46, in the Newton Bob Kerans Thanksgiving Tournament.

Alyssa Martin led Effingham (5-0) with 16 points.

Sidney Donaldson had 13 points. Bria Beals had 11. Averie Wolfe had six. Bella Austin had five. Saige Althoff had four and Olivia Moser had one.

As for Newton (3-2), Lilly Kessler led the way with 16 points and 13 rebounds.

Camryn Martin had 11 points, two assists and five steals. Macy Barthelemy had nine points, three rebounds and two steals. Karasyn Martin had eight points, two rebounds, four assists and seven steals and Kylie Higgs had two points.

Wolfe, Alyssa Martin and Austin were named to the Newton Bob Kerans Thanksgiving Tournament All-Tournament Team from Effingham. Camryn Martin and Kessler earned a spot from Newton.

Altamont 78, Flora 34

The Altamont Lady Indians defeated Flora, 78-34, in the Newton Bob Kerans Thanksgiving Tournament.

Grace Nelson led Altamont (3-2) with 24 points.

Brianna Grunloh had 12 points. Kaylee Lurkins had 11. Peyton Osteen had 10. Kylie Osteen and Skylie Klein each had six. Sophia Pearcy had five and Claire Boehm had two.

Nelson earned a spot on Newton Bob Kerans Thanksgiving Tournament All-Tournament Team from Altamont.

Dieterich 48, Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City 32

The Dieterich Movin Maroons defeated the Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City Bobcats, 48-32, in the Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City Thanksgiving Tournament.

Miley Britton led Dieterich (2-2) with 22 points.

Kady Tegeler had 17 points. Brittney Niemerg had seven. Estella Meinhart had two and Sammi Goebel had one.

As for CHBC (2-2), Macee Rodman had 12 points.

Baya Fingo had nine points. Ruby Stuckemeyer had five. Karlee Smith had four and Ines Saez had two.

Stewardson-Strasburg/Windsor 54, Louisville (North Clay) 45

The Stewardson-Strasburg/Windsor Hatchets defeated the North Clay Lady Cardinals, 54-45, in the Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City Thanksgiving Tournament.

Stewardson-Strasburg (3-2) was led by Ella Kinkelaar with 15 points.

Ellie Wittenberg had 11 points. Samantha Hayes had 10. Kendra Hayes and Katelyn VonBehrens each had seven and Morgan Mathis had four.

As for North Clay (2-2), Miah Ballard led with 21 points.

Matia Price had nine points. Sydney Kincaid had eight. Alexis VanDyke had three and Mallory Boose and Leah Wetherholt each had two.

Brownstown/St. Elmo 65, Ramsey 36

The Brownstown/St. Elmo Bombers defeated Ramsey, 65-36, in the Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City Thanksgiving Tournament.

Lexi Seabaugh led BSE (3-1) with 24 points.

Dayana Haslett had 17 points. Madi Miller and Jayna Ireland each had six. Addie Sasse had five. Danika Ramsey had three and Presley Williams and Abbi Ledbetter each had two.

Toledo (Cumberland) 61, Bridgeport (Red Hill) 29

The Cumberland Lady Pirates defeated Bridgeport (Red Hill), 61-29, in the Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City Thanksgiving Tournament.

Alysa Dittamore led Cumberland (1-3) with 17 points.

Suzy Fritts had 11 points. Katelyn Shoemaker had 10. Paige Dittamore had seven. Jade Carr had six. Mia Holsapple had five. Jadalyn Sowers had three and Hannah Shoemaker had two.

Louisville (North Clay) 50, Toledo (Cumberland) 40

The North Clay Lady Cardinals defeated the Cumberland Lady Pirates, 50-40, in the Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City Thanksgiving Tournament.

Miah Ballard led North Clay (3-2) with 24 points.

Matia Price had 11 points. Alexis VanDyke had eight. Sydney Kincaid had three and Leah Wetherholt and Karlie Guinn each had two.

As for Cumberland (1-4), Jade Carr led with 12 points.

Jadalyn Sowers had eight points. Paige Dittamore had seven. Alysa Dittamore had six. Katelyn Shoemaker had three and Hannah Shoemaker and Suzy Fritts each had two.

Dieterich 46, Ramsey 31

The Dieterich Movin Maroons defeated Ramsey, 46-31, in the Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City Thanksgiving Tournament.

Miley Britton led Dieterich (3-2) with 14 points.

Ruby Westendorf had six points. Brittney Niemerg had five. Addison Miller and Estella Meinhart each had four. Sammi Goebel had three and Callie Faller and Kady Tegeler each had two.

Stewardson-Strasburg/Windsor 48, Bridgeport (Red Hil) 23

The Stewardson-Strasburg/Windsor Hatchets defeated Bridgeport (Red Hill), 48-23, in the Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City Thanksgiving Tournament.

Ella Kinkelaar and Samantha Hayes each had 13 points.

Kendra Hayes had eight points. Katelyn VonBehrens had six. Ellie Wittenberg had four. Morgan Mathis had three and Sophia Despointe had one.

Brownstown/St. Elmo 57, Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City 52

The Brownstown/St. Elmo Bombers defeated the Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City Bobcats, 57-52, in the Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City Thanksgiving Tournament.

BSE (4-1) was led by Dayana Haslett with 23 points.

Presley Williams had 13. Lexi Seabaugh had 12. Madi Miller had five and Danika Ramsey had two.

As for CHBC (2-3), Macee Rodman led with 21 points, seven rebounds and two steals.

Shae Nohren had 11 points and six rebounds. Baya Fingo had six points. Marissa Summers had five points and three assists. Karlee Smith had five points. Ruby Stuckemeyer had two points and five rebounds and Ines Saez had two points.

Neoga 56, Georgetown (Ridge Farm) 32

The Neoga Indians defeated Georgetown (Ridge Farm), 56-32, in the Neoga Mary Sur Shootout.

Haylee Campbell led Neoga (2-1) with 19 points.

Atalie Osborn and Brynn Richards each had 12 points. Gracie Eaton had seven and Allison Sampson had six.

Teutopolis 54, Salem 32

The Teutopolis Wooden Shoes defeated Salem, 54-32, in the Lawrence County Capital Classic.

Garrett Gaddis led Teutopolis (1-0) with 22 points.

Austin Bloemer had eight points. Mitch Koester had six. Zac Niebrugge had five. Joey Niebrugge had four. Logan Lawson had three and Tyler Pruemer and Ethan Thoele each had two.

Olney (Richland County) 46, Teutopolis 44

The Teutopolis Wooden Shoes fell to Olney (Richland County), 46-44, in the Cumberland Thanksgiving Tournament.

Garrett Gaddis led Teutopolis (1-1) with 12 points.

Logan Lawson had eight points. Joey Niebrugge had six. Tyler Pruemer and Austin Bloemer each had four. Alex Kremer and Zac Niebrugge each had three and Ethan Thoele and Mitch Koester each had two.

Dieterich 77, Bethany (Okaw Valley) 38

The Dieterich Movin Maroons defeated Bethany (Okaw Valley), 77-38, in the Cumberland Thanksgiving Tournament.

Lucas Westendorf led Dieterich (1-1) with 23 points.

Caleb Gephart had 22 points. Landen Keck had 12. Tanner Will and Jaxon Funneman had seven and Kaden Iffert had six.

Vandalia 63, Toledo (Cumberland) 30

The Cumberland Pirates fell to Vandalia, 63-30, in the Cumberland Thanksgiving Tournament.

Reed Miller led Cumberland (0-2) with nine points.

Zack Harmon had six points. Cameron Roedl, Kelby Bierman and Kaleb Bierman each had three and Blake McMechan, Kade McMechan and Zack Buescher each had two.

Newton 62, Louisville (North Clay) 41

The Newton Eagles defeated the North Clay Cardinals, 62-41, in the Cumberland Thanksgiving Tournament.

Caden Nichols led Newton (2-0) with 17 points.

Jacob Weber had 13 points. Dylan Gier had 10. Max Meinhart and Parker Wolf each had six. Kye Bergbower and Kody Bergbower each had three and Drake Wolf and Gus Bierman each had two.

As for North Clay (1-1), Lucas Griffy, Gavin Hosselton and Jesse Weidner all had nine points.

Andrew Casolari had seven points. Ethan Kuenstler had five and Garon Bailey had two.

Altamont 46, Nokomis 27

The Altamont Indians defeated Nokomis, 46-27, at Altamont High School.

Alec Jahraus led Altamont (1-0) with 13 points.

Kaidyn Miller had 10 points. Aden McManaway had eight. Eli Miller had six. Kaden Davis had five and Dillan Elam had four.

Champaign (St. Thomas More) 64, Stewardson-Strasburg/Windsor 50

The Stewardson-Strasburg/Windsor Hatchets fell to Champaign (St. Thomas More), 64-50, in the Cerro Gordo/Bement Thanksgiving Tournament.

Stewardson-Strasburg (2-1) was led by Jackson Gurgel with 26 points.

Nathaniel Gracey had 12 points, Connor Manhart had eight and Aiden Sayers had four.

Neoga 56, Georgetown (Ridge Farm) 28

The Neoga Indians defeated Georgetown (Ridge Farm), 56-28, in the Neoga Mary Sur Shootout.

Trey Sheehan led Neoga (1-0) with 15 points.

Landon Titus had 11 points. Carter Young had nine. Gavin Ray had seven. Luke Keller had three and James Bullock and Braxton Hall each had two.

St. Elmo/Brownstown 63, Mt. Olive 16

The St. Elmo/Brownstown Eagles defeated Mt. Olive, 63-16, in the Mulberry Grove Thanksgiving Tournament.

Adam Atwood and Cade Schaub led SEB (3-0) with 13 points each. Atwood shot 6-of-13 from the floor with nine rebounds, three steals and two assists. Schaub shot 5-of-8 and had four rebounds, two steals and three assists.

Collin Maxey had 10 points (4-of-5) with five rebounds, one block and four assists. Lowell Wilhour had six points (2-of-2) with three rebounds, three steals and three assists. Brody Mason had five points (2-of-3) with two rebounds and one assist. Trenten Monnet had four points (2-of-5) with four rebounds. Hunter Poe had four points (2-of-3) with one steal. Josiah Maxey had three points (1-of-6) with two rebounds, one steal and three assists. Gavin Sanders had three points (1-of-5) with one steal and Vadim Plum had two points (1-of-2) with four rebounds, one steal and five assists.

Farina (South Central) 47, Beecher City/Cowden-Herrick 40

The South Central Cougars defeated the Beecher City/Cowden-Herrick Bobcats, 47-40 in overtime, in the Mulberry Grove Thanksgiving Tournament.

South Central (3-0) was led by Brody Markley with 15 points.

Max Magnus had 13 points. Seth Bergmann had 11. Callaway Smith had six and Kage Hiestand had two.

As for Beecher City (1-2), Gage Lorton had 12 points, three rebounds and one steal.

Clayton Wojcik had seven points and six rebounds. Kaidyn Calame had six points and one rebound. Carson Evans had six points and two rebounds. Wyatt Rueff had five points, four rebounds and one block and AJ Radloff had four points, five rebounds and one steal.

Contact EDN Sports Editor Alex Wallner at 618-510-9231 or alex.wallner@effinghamdailynews.com.