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The Mediapolis Bullettes and Bulldogs proved to be unruly guests Friday at Lone Tree as they swept the Lions in a Southeast Iowa Superconference doubleheader. In the girls contest it was the Bullettes scoring a 59-38 win. A fast start gave MEPO a 20-10 lead after the first quarter and a 32-16 lead at half. Mediapolis would outscore the Lady Lions in the third 16-10 to put the game out of reach. The Lions had eight blocked shots to MEPO’s two, but the Lions were outrebounded by 11 and committed 33 turnovers. Hallie Mohr led the Bullettes with 32 points. Lone Tree had two in double figures with Maddie Jacque putting up 13 points and Allison Marshek 11. With the loss, Lone Tree is now 3-7, Mediapolis improves to 8-5.

In the boys game, the Bulldogs completed the sweep with a 70-55 victory. Mediapolis had a big first quarter, leading 21-12 after the first eight minutes and 33-25 at half. Out of the locker room, MEPO won the third quarter 19-14 and the second half in total 37-30 to finish out the win. The Lions won the rebounding battle 36-31 and had 16 assists to 14 for Mediapolis. Cole Lipper went crazy for MEPO, putting up 43 points on 21 of 27 shooting. Lone Tree was led by a tandem in double figures with Cade Shield at 16 and Tyler Bell’s 13 point 10 rebound double double. With the loss, Lone Tree remains winless on the season at 0-11. Mediapolis is now 5-10. The Lone Tree boys and girls travel to Highland tonight.