By: Tyler Elzholz, Jaiden Basinger, and Jose Nazario
November 30, 2021
The Lady Canes opened up their season last Tuesday on the road at Brookside High School, and it was the ideal start to the 2021-2022 campaign.
Defensive intensity set the tone early as the Hurricanes used their speed and athleticism to create turnovers and transition baskets. The Hurricanes struggled in the half-court offense, missing open shots; however, they still managed to conclude the first quarter with a nine-point advantage, 13-4.
The second quarter followed a similar script with defense and transition baskets. The Lady Cardinals managed a small run with back-to-back three-pointers to keep the game within reach, but junior Delaney David converted a triple of her own pushing the Hurricane lead back to 11. This is how the half ended with the Lady Canes leading the Lady Cardinals, 26-15.
In the third quarter, both teams traded baskets and turnovers in a relatively-sloppy pace of play. Neither team could offensively-establish an identity, and the period ended with the visitors leading the hosts, 36-23.
The fourth quarter is when the Lady Canes put the pedal to the metal with a dominant, closing period. The defense caused havoc and turnovers, the transition offense picked up where it left off in the first half, and the half-court offense settled down and executed down the stretch. When the final buzzer sounded, the Lady Canes pulled off the season-opening victory, 58-31.
Team leaders were David with 15 points, junior Jenna Young with 13 points, and junior Shariah Gailes with 12 points. The team was well-balanced and energetic for the entire contest.
We encourage Hurricane Nation to come out tonight and support the girls as they take on Richmond Heights in a home contest. Tip-off is at 6:00 p.m.
Keep playing your game, girls!
Go Canes!
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