GALLERY: Kernel girls down Sturgis 56-39 at the Corn Palace

Mitchell's Kadence Halvorson takes a selfie during a player introductions during a game against Sturgis on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Sawyer Stoebner wins the opening tip-off during a game against Sturgis on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Sarah Sebert shoots during a game against Sturgis on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Sawyer Stoebner wins the opening tip-off during a game against Sturgis on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Sawyer Stoebner goes to the basket as Sturgis' Tatum Ligtenberg (24) defends during a game on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Lauren Van Overschelde shoots during a game against Sturgis on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Maddie Kempf looks to pass during a game against Sturgis on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Sawyer Stoebner goes up for a layup in front of Sturgis' Taylor Price (3) during a game on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Maddie Kempf fights her way to the basket during a game against Sturgis on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Taylor Giblin goes to the basket around a Sturgis defender during a game on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Maddie Kempf draws the foul on Sturgis' Reese Ludwick (32) on the way up to the basket during a game on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Kaitlyn Christensen goes around Sturgis' Reese Ludwick (32) to the basket during a game on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Kaitlyn Christensen goes around Sturgis' Reese Ludwick (32) to the basket during a game on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Taylor Giblin goes to the basket past Sturgis' Taylor Price (3) during a game on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

The Kernels bench celebrates a basket during a game against Sturgis on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Kaitlyn Christensen goes around Sturgis' Reese Ludwick (32) to the basket during a game on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

The Kernels bench celebrates a basket during a game against Sturgis on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

The Kernels bench celebrates a basket during a game against Sturgis on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Sarah Sebert is fouled from behind dribbling in the lane past Sturgis' Reese Ludwick (32) during a game on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell Head Coach Cole Knippling claps out for a tigher defensive coverage during a game against Sturgis on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Kernel cheerleaders celebrate a free throw during a game against Sturgis on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Sarah Sebert makes her way through the Sturgis defense for a basket during a game on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Taylor Giblin shoots a basket during a game against Sturgis on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Sawyer Stoebner goes to the basket past a Sturgis defender during a game on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Kaitlyn Christensen splits a pair of Sturgis defenders to the basket during a game on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

First and second grade future kernels play basketball at half time during a game against Sturgis on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

First and second grade future kernels play basketball at half time during a game against Sturgis on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

The crowd applauds a basket as first and second grade future kernels play basketball at half time during a game against Sturgis on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

First and second grade future kernels play basketball at half time during a game against Sturgis on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Substitutions wait for the buzzer to go in during a game between the Kernels against Sturgis on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Kernel cheerleaders perform during a game against Sturgis on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Maddie Kempf passes the ball over Sturgis' Addisyn Jolley (5) during a game on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Kernel cheerleaders during a game against Sturgis on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Sawyer Stoebner goes to the basket past a Sturgis defender during a game on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Kaitlyn Christensen goes up for a basket as Sturgis' Tatum Ligtenberg (24) defends during a game on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Kaitlyn Christensen goes to the basket in front of a trio of Sturgis defenders during a game on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Maddie Kempf grabs a loose ball in front of a Sturgis defender during a game on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Lauren Van Overschelde dribbles to the basket during a game against Sturgis on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Maddie Kempf grabs a loose ball in front of a Sturgis defender during a game on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

The Kernel bench celebrates a basket during a game against Sturgis on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

The Kernel bench during a game against Sturgis on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Delaney Degen brings the ball up the court during a game against Sturgis on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Keira Hofer brings the ball up the court during a game against Sturgis on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

The Kernel bench during a game against Sturgis on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

The Kernels huddle up prior to a game against Sturgis on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Delaney Zoss looks for an outlet to pass to as Sturgis' Katelyn Bush (42) defends during a game on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Lauren Van Overschelde has crown put on her head during player introductions during a game against Sturgis on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell Head Coach Cole Knippling talks to his players before the national anthem during a game against Sturgis on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Sarah Sebert fights her way to the basket around a Sturgis defender during a game on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Kernel cheerleaders during a game against Sturgis on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Lauren Van Overschelde and Mitchell's Sarah Sebert scramble for a loose ball among a pair of Sturgis defenders during a game on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

First and second grade future kernels play basketball at half time during a game against Sturgis on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Students watch as first and second grade future kernels play basketball at half time during a game against Sturgis on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

First and second grade future kernels play basketball at half time during a game against Sturgis on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

First and second grade future kernels play basketball at half time during a game against Sturgis on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

First and second grade future kernels play basketball at half time during a game against Sturgis on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

First and second grade future kernels play basketball at half time during a game against Sturgis on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

First and second grade future kernels play basketball at half time during a game against Sturgis on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Sawyer Stoebner goes up for a loose ball along with Mitchell's Addie Siemsen and Sturgis' Tatum Ligtenberg (24)during a game on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

First and second grade future kernels wait to play basketball at half time during a game against Sturgis on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Addie Siemsen deflects a pass by Sturgis' Kaylee Whatley (23) during a game on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Sawyer Stoebner goes up for a loose ball along with Mitchell's Addie Siemsen and Sturgis' Tatum Ligtenberg (24)during a game on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Sawyer Stoebner steals the ball from Sturgis' Kenna Goebel (31) during a game on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Sawyer Stoebner steals the ball from Sturgis' Kenna Goebel (31) during a game on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Maddie Kempf forces a loose ball on Sturgis' Reese Ludwick (32) as Mitchell's Kaitlyn Christensen also defends during a game on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Sarah Sebert brings the ball up the court following the steal on Sturgis' Taylor Price (3) during a game on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Lauren Van Overschelde defends Sturgis' Taylor Price (3) during a game on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Sawyer Stoebner steals the ball from Sturgis' Kenna Goebel (31) during a game on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Sawyer Stoebner steals the ball from Sturgis' Kenna Goebel (31) during a game on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Corn Palace.