Paton-Churdan improved to 13-9 on the girls’ basketball season with a 46-33 victory on Friday night at Ankeny Christian Academy vs. ACA. The Rockets had a balanced scoring attack, led by 6′ 3″ sophomore Danielle Hoyle. She had 12 points and 10 rebounds. Senior Jenna Beyers scored nine points and hauled down 11 rebounds, while Tessa Steimel and Carmyn Paup had eight and seven points, respectively. Senior Megan Carey added four points and six assists.

The Rockets move into the Class 1A Region 7 quarterfinals on Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. in Colo vs. number 13 Colo-Nesco.

Greene County opens Class 3A Region 2 basketball tonight at 7 p.m. at Carroll High vs. the 13-8 Tigers. The Rams are 1-20 and lost at Carroll on Feb. 2 by a 63-28 final.