PHOENIX, Ariz. – Sophomore Lauren Pank scored a career-high 16 points in her second varsity start but it was not enough as St. Francis lost 54-40 to Forest Grove (Ore.).

“It was really fun,” said Pank after the game about contributing. “I am glad I got to help my team out a little bit. Hopefully, I can do more of that in the season.”

She scored 16 points, totaling her season output from the first six games. Pannk hit three three-pointers and went 5-for-6 at the line.

Forest Grove (Ore.) and St. Francis were each looking for their second win of the tournament and it was a close game for the first two quarters.

“We need to keep pace throughout all quarters,” said Pank.

Forest Grove pulled ahead in the third quarter, building a double-digit lead the Troubadours never threatened the rest of the game.

“The week was really fun and we all bonded as a team together,” said Lauren Pank after the game. “We need to learn to play together and trust each other. Our defense was really good in the third game especially.”

St. Francis (4-4) returns to action at the West Coast Jamboree on Wednesday, Dec. 28 at Miramonte High School. Game time is set for 8 p.m.

FG – Rebson 16, Huson 10, Collins 12, Long 6, Barboza 4, Grosse 4, Aleshire 2.  SF – Pank 16, Bagetelos 6, Koerwitz 6, Austin 5, Gage 2, Keitges 2, McDaniel 2, Kelly 1.