By: Tyler Elzholz, Jaiden Basinger, and Jose Nazario
February 10, 2022
This past Monday, the Lady Hurricanes traveled to nonconference foe Clearview to secure their thirteenth win of the season. With a dominant 58-35 victory, the girls continued their push to the postseason.
In the first half, the Lady Hurricanes started off fast, scoring 30 points and playing excellent defense by holding the Clippers to just 16 points. A team that emphasizes defense, the girls swarmed the Clippers and made them uncomfortable, forcing turnovers and converting them into transition baskets. Offensively, solid screens, ball movement, and execution gave the Hurricanes good looks to which they were able to capitalize.
In the second half, the pace did not slow down for the Lady Hurricanes. The defense was stellar throughout, and even though the offense sputtered at times, the girls outscored the Lady Clippers 28-19 in the second half, securing the 23-point win.
“The girls played a solid game, both offensively and defensively. With Monday games, you never know where the energy and execution levels will be, but we started fast and never allowed Clearview to come back. I’m proud of them. With the final stretch upon us, it is imperative that we continue to grow and play team basketball,” stated Coach Jon Holko
This road victory pushes the girls overall record to 13-6 (9-5 in the CVC).
Junior Genesis Carabollo led the team with 20 points, five steals, and three assists. Junior Shariah Gailes added 16 points and 17 rebounds.
The player of the game, however, was senior Gwen Spaliatsos, who scored a career high ten points and grabbed five rebounds.
Tonight, the Hurricanes travel to Trinity High School to take on the Trojans at 7:00 p.m. The ban for visiting spectators has been lifted, so we encourage you to come out and support our girls.
Also tonight, the boys basketball team is hosting the Kirtland Hornets at 7:00 p.m. There is plenty to see tonight for Hurricanes Athletics.
Go Canes!
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