By: Ella Fowler, Kelsey Bruzek, Tyler Elzholz, and Jaiden Basinger
February 17, 2021
This past Friday evening, the girls basketball team hosted the Black River Pirates. The Lady Hurricanes came into this game with a hopeful mindset despite a 45-40 loss against the Keystone Wildcats the night before. This mindset resulted in their best overall performance of the season with a massive victory, 74-35.
In the first quarter, the Hurricanes came out strong with their eyes on the prize. Tenacious defense, timely passing, and clean shots set the early tone that found the Hurricanes leading 20-6 after one quarter of play. Sharing the ball and working together as a team is a big reason as to why they started out the game in such a dominant fashion.
Refusing to put on the brakes, the second quarter for the Hurricanes went exactly like the first as their effort, teamwork, and chemistry propelled them to a 41-12 halftime lead.
The Hurricanes knew that the Pirates were going to come out of halftime with a vengeance, so of course with everyone playing to their strengths, they came out on top at the end of third with a 31-point lead at 54-23. Senior role player Anna Haddad made some shots, and the route was on!
The fourth quarter was much the same as the previous quarters as the pressure defense would not allow the visiting Lady Pirates to come back, resulting in a dominant 74-35 victory.
Balanced scoring to pressure defense were the keys, and Coach Scott Urig could not have been more pleased with his team’s effort and execution.
“Everything worked tonight, and this was our best performance of the season,” stated a jubilant Urig.
From sophomore Delaney David’s defense to junior Savannah David’s sharp-shooting, the Lady Hurricanes played at a high level from start to finish, just the momentum needed to carry them into the final week of the season and for their upcoming playoff-run.
Tonight, the Lady Hurricanes will host Parma Senior High School and will honor senior Anna Haddad as she will play in her last home game wearing the blue and gold. Tip off is at 7:00.
Thank you Anna for your hard work and dedication.
Go Canes!
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