Greenwaldt reaches 1,000 points

Maren Greenwaldt shot early and often Tuesday, but not much was falling for the senior guard as she closed in on the coveted 1,000-point mark in the Streeters' opening round playoff game against St. John's Prep.

It was obvious her teammates were trying to give her every opportunity to shoot the ball in what turned into an early whitewashing for the No. 2-ranked Streeters.

Maren was cold early, but heated up and had 20 points about midway through the second half. That's when she received the ball at the top of the key and lofted a moon shot over the defenders and into the hoop. Nothing but net, and a well-deserved milestone for the soft-spoken senior.

After the game Greenwaldt was presented with a keepsake ball by her teammates, which she then presented to her mom and dad.

It was a nice moment in what has turned out to be a remarkable season for the Streeters as they look to get back to the state tournament and hopefully compete for a state title.

Sauk Centre hasn't had a team state title since the mid 1980s when boys' golf had a nice run. The 1982 baseball team is the only other team to win a state championship.

Congratulations to Maren Greenaldt as she becomes the second player in as many years to join the 1,000 point club. Kali Peschel reached the milestone last season. Other members include Deb Hannsman, Joyce Middendorf, Kelli Olmscheid and Bryanne Engen.