Lucy Oetting scores 23 in Newman win: Tuesday’s Sauk Valley roundup

Girls basketball

Newman 56, Oregon 29: Lucy Oetting led the way in the Comets’ win as she scored 23 points, including five 3-pointers.

The Comets (17-7) led 16-6 after the first quarter and 32-17 at halftime en route to the home win. Gisselle Martin added 14 points and 10 rebounds for Newman. Aniyah Sarver led the Hawks (9-12) with 10 points.

Newman next plays Mendota on Thursday at home.

Boys basketball

Dakota 70, Forreston 58: Kendall Erdmann led the Cardinals with 22 points in the road setback. Brendan Greenfield (16 points) and Connor Politsch (12) were also in double figures for Forreston (12-9, 2-3).

Oregon 61, Indian Creek 51: The Hawks improved to 13-12 with the road win.