Created: Saturday, November 21, 2009 1:15 a.m. CDT
Updated: Saturday, November 21, 2009 1:50 a.m. CDT
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Roundup: McHenry’s Lenard takes 42nd at state

WINNETKA – Sophomore Kristen Lenard was the first McHenry girls swimmer in nine years to qualify for the IHSA state meet.

However, Lenard was unable to extend her stay for a second day after she took 42nd Friday in the 500-yard freestyle (5:17.42).

Lenard was the area’s only state qualifier.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Marian Central Thanksgiving Tournament: Erin Thomas scored nine points for Richmond-Burton, but the Rockets lost to Grayslake Central, 69-29, to fall to 1-1 in the tournament. Nikki Zaobidny added eight for the Rockets (1-2).

In Friday’s late game, Tess Hadick and Meagan Murphy each had 11 points for Marian Central (0-2) in a 64-38 loss to Wauconda.

DeKalb Turkey Toss-Up: Christina Heine scored 20 points, and Hampshire defeated Peru St. Bede, 60-24, in the Whip-Purs’ season opener.

Alex Dumoulin added 14 in the for the Whips (1-0).

Harvard Pre-Turkey Tournament: Nelle Youel scored 16 points to help Crystal Lake Central beat Rockford East, 41-26. Erin Frazier added 13 points for the Tigers (2-1).

Burlington Central Thanksgiving Classic: Angela Jude scored 10 points, but Woodstock lost to Harlem, 45-35.

Tawnee Vermett had nine points for the Blue Streaks (0-2).

Rockford Christian Tournament: Amanda Appner scored 10 points, and Alden-Hebron (0-3) lost to Westminster Christian, 43-29.

• Andy Schmidt contributed to this report.