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CHEROKEE — The Class 3A No. 9 ranked Cherokee girls inched their way one step closer to the state tournament on Saturday, defeating Sheldon 65-33. It’s the ninth consecutive win for the Braves dating back to Jan. 20.

Addy Wolfswinkel scored a game-best 22 points for Cherokee on 5-of-11 shooting overall, including 4-of-8 from behind the 3-point arch. Deidra Doeden added another double-double adding 13 points and a game-best 13 rebounds.

Cherokee led the entire way, going up 16-3 at the end of one quarter, 31-12 at halftime, and 45-16 at the comnclusion of the third quarter. The Braves built their biggest lead with 2:30 remaining in the game of 33 points.

Taya Sudbeck led Sheldon with 12 points. The Orabe bow out of tournament play, ending their season with a 4-19 record

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Cherokee (18-3 will host OABCIG on Wednesday, Feb. 18. The Falcons are 16-5 on the season and have dropped seven straight games to Cherokee.

Sheldon Orabs Record: 4-19 | Cherokee Braves Record: 18-3

Orabs Leading Scorer: Taya Sudbeck 12
Team Totals: 12-55 (21.8) 6-30 (20.0) 3-11 (27.3)

CHEROKEE
Starters: Kadyn Volkert 8, Addy Wolfswinkel 22, Deidra Doeden 13, Macy Gravenish 0, Jillian Paulsrud 3. Bench: Bryn Lewis 6, Nora Hare 4, Anna Nixon 9, Ava Kremer 0, Mya Benson 0, Avalyn Pruitt 0, Ally Timmerman 0.
Team Totals: 18-47 (38.3) 9-29 (31.0) 20-26 (76.9)

Rebounds (38) Doeden 13, Paulsrud 7, Wolfswinkel 5, Volkert 5, Lewis 3, Gravenish 3, Nixon 2.
Assists (6) Volkert 3, Wolfswinkel 1, Gravenish 1, Doeden 1.
Steals (11) Volkert 3, Doeden 2, Gravenish 2, Paulsrud 2, Wolfswinkel 1, Hare 1.
Blocks (6) Doeden 3, Volkert 2, Wolfswinkel 1.