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2A: New London-Spicer takes big lead, then holds on to defeat Esko

By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune, 03/15/17, 5:00PM CDT

The Wildcats' Shea Oman scored a team-leading 16 points en route to a 48-43 victory.

Shea Oman (13) of New London-Spicer, who led her team with 16 points, was defended by Ava Gonsorowski (22) of Esko in the second half. Photo: CARLOS GONZALEZ • cgonzalez@startribune.com

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