SPENCER ― “It was a great way to start the new year with a win over Denison,” suggested Matt Stevenson, Spencer girls coach. “We talked about how our defense needs to be what ignites our offense.”

The Tigers topped the visiting Monarchs, 51-28, in the field house Friday.

“We really applied a lot of pressure for four quarters, we were able to force 37 turnovers which allowed us to get into transition and get some easy baskets,” Stevenson said.