AGWSR's Kari Mutschler was almost perfect.

Led by Mutschler's 23 points and 11 rebounds, the second-ranked Cougars beat Solon 67-48 in a Class 2A game Monday night to complete the opening day of the state tournament.

Mutschler is a 6-foot junior who's strong around the basket. She made eight of nine shots from the field and was 7-for-9 at the free throw line to help AGWSR stay unbeaten.

Mindy Hutchcroft added 12 points for the Cougars and Meredith Stensland scored 10. Jessica McDowell helped out with 10 rebounds and seven points, while point guard Kristen Rasmussen had five points, five rebounds, five steals and four assists.

Solon made a run at AGWSR after trailing by 20 points midway through the third quarter. Kelsey Kidwell's four 3-pointers helped the Lady Spartans cut the lead to 48-38 early in the fourth quarter. Mutschler then converted a three-point play off an offensive rebound to start a 9-2 run that put the Cougars back in control.

Kidwell finished with five 3-pointers and led Solon with 18 points. Chelsea Tanner added 12 points on 4-for-5 shooting from 3-point range.

AGWSR is now 26-0 and moves into a semifinal game against third-ranked North Butler at 1 p.m. Thursday. Solon, in the state tournament for the first time since winning the title in 1998, closed the season at 18-9.