WAUKEE, IA – The Ballard women's basketball team faced a tough challenge on Tuesday night, taking on Class 5A No. 3-ranked Waukee Northwest in a non-conference matchup.  The host Wolves showcased their dominance from the start, handing the Bombers a 68-24 defeat.

Ballard struggled to keep pace with Waukee Northwest's high-powered offense and suffocating defense.  The Wolves jumped out to an 18-7 lead in the first quarter and extended their advantage to 39-16 by halftime.  The Bombers managed just eight total points in the second half as Northwest continued to apply pressure on both ends of the court.

With the loss, Ballard drops to 5-15 overall (4-11 in conference play) as they prepare to close out the regular season.

Ballard returns home on Friday, February 14, to host Winterset in the regular season finale.  Tip-off is set for 6:00 PM as the Bombers look to finish strong before postseason play begins.

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