The Lake Mills girls’ basketball team used a strong first quarter to set the tone on Tuesday night as the Bulldogs defeated Forest City 43-25.

Lake Mills (8-3,5-2 NIC) used an 11-2 start to pull ahead and cruised into halftime in control 21-10. Over the last two quarters, the Bulldogs used a 22-15 scoring advantage to seal the victory.

Lindy Pins scored a game-high 21 points to lead Lake Mills. Amanda Lampman had seven points and Josie Brackey had six points and eight rebounds.

Forest City was led by Jazmayne Monson, who scored six points. Bailey Gilbertson chipped in five points for the Indians.

Lake Mills will be in action Friday against North Iowa in Lake Mills.

Lake Mills 11 10 11 11 —43

Forest City 2 8 5 10 —25

Lake Mills scoring: Lindy Pins 21, Amanda Lampman 7, Josie Brackey 6, Jade Durnil 4, Hannah Olson 2, Morgan Fjelstad 2, Megan Johnson 1.

Forest City scoring: Jazmayne Monson 6, Bailey Gilbertson 5, Alexis Van Overbeke 3, Conner Thompson 3, Laura Nelson 2, Amanda Busta 2, Maria Levang 2, Tabitha Blaser 2.