Junior high girls win 3 close games
By Donnie A. Lucas
The junior high girls basketball teams played in the Breckenridge Tournament last week and were on the road Monday in Hawley.
The three local teams made a clean sweep of games in Hawley, providing excitement for fans with close scores.
The girls will host Roscoe next Monday starting at 5:30 p.m. for the final set of games prior to the Christmas break. Action will resume on Jan. 9 with the eighth grade team in Cross Plains.
Hawley Results
The 8A girls held on for a 33-32 win in Hawley to improve to 3-1 in district.
“The girls got a great win against a big, tough Hawley team,” coach Jamie Wilson said. “We shot well from outside the arc and finished well down low too. We got several steals from our full-court press that ended in layups for us.”
Ashlyn Holson was the offensive leader with 15 points, along with Kiana Roberson 7, Robin Lucas 5, Brooklyn Abbate 2, Maci Hatchett 2, and Jaci Chapman 2.
The team hit 24 percent from the floor and 44 percent at the line.
The 7A team also beat Hawley, 22-19.
“The game was close the entire time,” coach Dakota Fowler said. “I was proud of how the girls stayed calm and kept pressure on the ball with amazing defense. I love seeing how they improve with each game.”
Scoring were Caroline Holson 8, Abi Grace Hale 2, Avery Everitt 6, Julia Vega 4, and Makenna McNeill 2.
The combined B team also won in Hawley, 12-7.
“This was our first combined team game, and the girls played awesome together,” Fowler said. “They played two 14-minute halves, rather than quarters. They rebounded well and worked the ball around, waiting for good shots.”
Scoring were Myleigh Leveridge 2, Avery Burns 3, Emily Schedule 1, Katie Breeden 2, and Chey’Anne Weaver 4.
Tournament Results
The seventh and eighth grade teams played in the Breckenridge Tournament last Thursday and Saturday.
The seventh graders won one of three games, opening with a 36-19 loss to Cisco.
“We played a good game, and everyone got a chance to play and make shots,” Fowler said. “I was proud of how the girls worked together and helped each other out.”
Scoring were Caroline Holson 6, Hale 2, Burns 4, McNeill 6, and Vega 1.
Albany also fell to Breckenridge, 27-11.
“We played hard but couldn’t finish,” the coach said. “The girls had great attitudes.”
Scoring were Caroline Holson 2, Kenzie Neve 2, McNeill 6, Vega 1.
Albany won the third game against DeLeon, 14-0.
“The girls played amazing defense by not allowing them to score,” the coach said. “We ended up fifth in the tournament with this win.”
Scoring were Caroline Holson 2, Neve 6, and McNeill 6.
The eighth grade team lost all three games in the tournament.
Albany lost to Cisco 39-9 in the first round.
“This wasn’t a great game for us against a tough Cisco team,” Wilson said. “There were some good defensive stops.”
Scoring were Ashlyn Holson 4, Hatchett 1, and Roberson 4.
The Lady Cubs also suffered a 33-14 loss to Eastland. Scoring were Ashlyn Holson 2, Lucas 1, Abbate 3, Hatchett 2, and Roberson 6.
The team played their closest game against DeLeon in the third round, losing 26-25.
Scoring were Ashlyn Holson 11, Lucas 6, Roberson 6, and Weaver 2.
