Oct 26
The Sixth Grade girls basketball team wrapped up their season with two losses to Bishop Mack. in the first game Dwight fell 8 to 16. Leading the Redbirds in scoring was Izzy Pittenger with four points. Lila Tjelle had two points and grabbed four rebounds. Skylar Burke had two points and led the team with six rebounds Charlie Wilkie grabbed two rebounds. The A team finished their season 11- 4.
In the second game Dwight fell 2- 10. Allie Hansen led all scorers with two points and three Rebounds. Aubrey Watts had three rebounds, Olivia Turner had three rebounds, and Emma Bovell had three rebounds. Lilly Stork had two boards and two steals.
Oct 23
The Sixth Grade Girls Basketball team traveled to Braidwood and came home with two victories. In the first game Dwight prevailed 22-10. Izzy Pittinger led all scorers with eight points and six steals. Lila Tjelle had eight points, three rebounds, and four steals. Claire Tjelle had two points, four rebounds, and three steals. Skylar Burke had two points and led the team with six rebounds, and had five steals. Charleigh Wilkey scored a bucket and grabbed three boards.
In the second game Dwight won a barn burner 8-7. Izzy Pittenger led the scoring with six points, two rebounds, and three steals. Delani Leonard scored two points. Charliegh Wilkey grabbed six rebounds. Allie Hansen had four rebounds and two steals. Olivia Turner had four rebounds and three steals. Aubrey Watts grabbed three rebounds.
Oct 21
The Sixth Grade girls opened the Odell Tournament with a 29-4 victory. Leading the Redbirds was Lila Tjelle with 12 points, five rebounds, and three steals. Claire Tjelle had four points, two rebounds and three steals. Izzy Pittenger had four points and two rebounds. Skylar Burke had three points and led the team in rebounds with seven, and had three seals. Delaney Leonard had two points and three steals. Charlie Wilkie added a bucket and grabbed three rebounds. Aubrey Watts scored two, grabbed two rebounds and had two steals.
In their second game of the tournament, Dwight came out on top of Odell 36-6. Leading the Redbird offensive charge was Izzy Pittenger with 10 points and a team leading five steals. Lila Tjelle had nine points, six rebounds, and three steals Claire. Tjelle had nine points, including a three pointer, three rebounds, and one steal. Skylar Burke had six points, six rebounds and one steal. Charleigh Wilkey had two points and grabbed four rebounds. Aubrey Watts came in and did a fantastic job of directing the offense. Allie Hansen grabbed two steals and Lily Stork had one rebound.
The Sixth Grade girls basketball team defeated Pontiac 6th grade in the championship game of the Odell Halloween tournament 25-12. Leading the Redbirds in scoring was the Fantastic Duo of Lila and Claire Tjelle with eight points each. Lila snagged six rebounds Claire had five rebounds and two steals. Skylar Burke playing like a possessed demon scored six points and grabbed a team high 13 rebounds and had four steals. Izzy Pittinger had three points and two steals. It was a fantastic victory! The girls are now 10 and 3 on the season.
Oct 19
The Sixth Grade gGirls basketball team hosted Gardner and came away with a decisive victory 24 – 11. Leading the Redbirds in scoring was Claire Tjelle with eight points, seven rebounds, and four steals. Izzy Pittinger had four points, and led the team with 10 steals. Lila Tjelle had four points and four boards. Skylar Burke had four points, five rebounds, and five steals. Olivia Turner added a bucket and grabbed two rebounds. Emma Bovell had two points and grabbed a rebound. Dwight plays in the 8 team Odell tournament beginning tonight, October 20.
Oct 16
The Sixth grade girls basketball team hosted Peotone and came up short in both games. In the first game Dwight fell in double overtime 21-23. Leading Dwight in scoring was Skylar Burke with seven points, eight rebounds, and a team leading nine steals. Lila Tjelle had seven points, four rebounds, and three steals Claire Tjellel had three points, three rebounds, and six steals Izzy Pittenger had four points and seven steals. This game was a barn burner.
In the second game Dwight fell 8- 13. Leading a balanced scoring attack was Izzy Pittenger, Allie Hansen, Olivia Turner and Aubrey Watts all scoring two points. Allie Hansen also had five steals and Aubrey Watts led the team with nine steals. Emma Bovelle grabbed two rebounds and Delaney Leonard snagged three.
Oct 14
The sixth grade girls traveled to Mazon for a round robin and came home with two victories. In the first game versus Gardner South Wilmington Dwight prevailed 23 – 6 Leading the Redbirds in scoring was Lila Tjelle with 10 points and four rebounds Claire Tjelle had seven points and led the team with five steals. Skylar Burke had four points, snagged four boards, and grabbed three steals. Izzy Pittinger did a fantastic job of forcing turnovers. Charlie Wilkie scored two points and came up with five big rebounds. Lily Stork grabbed a rebound. Ali Hansen had one steal and a rebound and Emma Bovelle had a rebound.
In the second game Dwight faced MVK and came out ahead 14-4. Leading the Redbirds in scoring was Skylar Burke with six points two rebounds and three steals. Claire Tjelle had four points, grabbed three rebounds, and had two steals. Lila Tjelle grabbed two rebounds, two points, and one steal. Izzy Pittinger added a bucket and led the team with three steals. Allie Hansen came in and played Stellar defense and grabbed one rebound and had one steal. The Redbirds move to 6- 2 on the season.
Oct 10
The sixth grade girls basketball team hosted Morris Saratoga and came up short 17 – 18. Leading the Redbirds in scoring was Claire Tjelle with six points, six rebounds, and a team high four steals.Her sister Lila Tjelle had five points and four rebounds. Skylar Burke had four points and led the team with eight rebounds and two steals. Izzy Pittinger did a fantastic job of directing the offense and had two points.
In the second game Dwight fell 6 – 12. Leading the team in scoring was Allie Hansen with four points and one rebound. Olivia Turner had two points and grabbed two rebounds. Delani Leonard led the team with six rebounds. Lily Stork played an aggressive defensive game and had two steals. Aubrey Watts did a fantastic job of being the chaser. Emma Bovelle had a good game.
Oct 3
The Dwight Sixth Grade Girls hosted the Morris Braves and came away with two victories. In the first game Dwight prevailed 32-0. Claire Tjelle led the team with 16 points, six rebounds, and five steals. Skylar Burke had eight points and came away with 10 rebounds. Izzy Pittinger had four points and five steals Charlie Wilkie had six rebounds. Lila Tjelle had four points, six rebounds and three steals. It was a great night to have a large fan base cheering these girls on. Thanks to the 5th and 6th grade boys who showed up and cheered our girls. To victory.
In the second game of the evening Dwight won 22-2. Leading the offensive charge was Delani Leonard with eight points, three rebounds, and seven steals. Birthday girl Olivia Turner had eight points, 10 rebounds, and four steals. Aubrey Watts did a fantastic job of directing the offense and had six points and three rebounds. Charlie Wilkie subbed in and scored two points and grabbed two boards.
Oct 2
The Sixth Grade Girls basketball team traveled to Ransom and came home with a 38-4 victory! Leading the offense was Izzy Pittinger with 12 points, two rebounds and three steals. Lila Tjelle scored six points, snagged four boards and had two steals. Charleigh Wilkey added six points and snagged four boards and three steals. Claire Tjelle had four points, grabbed six rebounds and led the team with seven steals. Skylar Burke had six points, grabbed five rebounds. Delani Leonard had two points, grabbed two boards and had two steals. Olivia Turner had two points and led the team with nine rebounds. It was a great team effort.
Sept 28
The Sixth Grade Girls traveled to Wilmington and came away with a 36 -16 victory. Leading the Redbirds in scoring was Claire Tjelle with 16 points. She also led the team with eight rebounds and nine steals. Lila Tjelle had eight points, seven rebounds, and five steals. Skylar Burke added six points, six rebounds, and three steals. Izzy Pittinger had four points, Charleigh Wilkie had two points and four rebounds. Olivia Turner grabbed four rebounds and Aubrey Watts had two.
Sept 26
The Sixth Grade Girls basketball team traveled to Odell, and came away with a 16 – 4 win. Leading the Redbirds was a Izzy Pittinger with 8 points and four steals. Birthday Girl Skylar Burke scored four points and had two steals. Lilah Tjelle had four points and led the team in rebounds with four. It was a great team effort. These girls are fast and exciting to watch!
Sept 21
The Sixth Grade Girls opened their season with a defeat to Manteno 1- 18. Izzy Pittinger and Skylar Burke did a great job of directing the offense. Skylar Burke led the team with one point and had seven rebounds. Lila Tjelle had five rebounds. Claire Tjelle had three rebounds and led the team with four steals. Charleigh Wilkie snagged five boards.
In the second game Dwight fell 3- 30. Leading the Redbirds was Aubrey Watts with two points Olivia Turner had one point and grabbed two rebounds. Delani Leonard led the team with three rebounds. Izzy Pittinger subbed in and grabbed three boards.
