The Eureka Lady Tornado basketball team kicked off their 2025 season with an electrifying game against the Burlington Wildcats. The first quarter showcased a fierce backand- forth battle, leaving the final outcome uncertain. However, in true Tornado fashion, Eureka unleashed their offensive and defensive power in the remaining three quarters, storming to a decisive 6233 victory.
Eureka set the tone by winning the opening tip, and Brenna Rucker opened the scoring with a free throw. On the following possession, Kimber Ptacek found Britta Mongeau wide open at the top of the key, where Mongeau drained a three-pointer. Burlington answered with an inside basket, and the game quickly turned into a thrilling race. Laynie Winfrey and Rucker each contributed three-point baskets, while Elle Coulter capitalized on a fastbreak layup. By the end of the quarter, Eureka clung to a narrow 12-11 lead.
