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Sizzling Action as Teams Head Toward Playoffs

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at the Blanchard School

WYBA High School Girls Basketball results for games played 2-13-2012 through 2-15-2012

Hot Shots                                            38

Golden Snitches                              18

 

On the eve of Valentine's Day the Hot Shots fought to a victory over the Golden Snitches.  The Hot Shots showed a great display of teamwork getting everyone to score.  Sarah Brunelle and Danielle Victory ran the offense scoring 13 points each.  Jackie Joncas dominated the boards and Kelly Bray made some amazing passes.  Sarah Boughan and Micki Downey played outstanding defense.  For the Golden Snitches Tianna Habosian made some great passes to Rebecca Robey and Erin Shaughnessey who led the offense.  Amy Paulaskas and Demi Zhang were the defensive powers of the game.  Kathryn Olivier played an all round strong game. 

 

Yellow Submarines                        33

Hot Green Chili Peppers              28

 

The Yellow Submarines played a terrific game to conclude their undefeated season.  The Subs offensive line was led by Brianna Mills, Rachel Templeton and Taryn Chrysikos with great defense by Jillian Chrysikos and Amy Cornelius.  Katie Perrone and Leah Bushey played great overall.  Kirsten Leary and Rebecca Shepherd carried the Hot Green Chili Peppers offense while Cassie Bernardo and Liz McAleese led the defense.  It was a fantastic end to a brilliant season for both teams.  And that, my friends, is the true meaning of Valentine’s Day.

 

Lucky Leprechauns                          31

Black Mambas                                   25

 

Molly Aulson and Mackenzie Brewer led the Leprechauns with a strong offensive performance.  Kelly Geraghty and Liz Dick were strong on defense.  Laura Shapiro and Megan McGrath led the Black Mambas offensively.

 

Butter                                                   39

Golden Snitches                              27

 

Butter spread the offense fairly evenly with 5 players scoring and all contributing Stacy Shackleton (14) and Abby Hyslip (12) led the offense and Taz Bhindarwala spearheaded the defense.  For the Golden Snitches They also had 5 players scoring led by Jenna Klinka (7) and Rebecca Robey (6). 

 

Da Bullz                                                44

Cool Blue                                            27

 

It was an intense game between two competitive teams.  Leading on offense for Da Bullz were Becca Goodman and Rachel Mahan who also set their teammates up for great baskets.  Playing phenomenal defense were Shannon Harris and Kara Aiken.  For The Cool Blue, sisters Brook and Cory Mains led the scoring with Alyssa Ingalls and Jess Sullivan contributing with numerous steals.  All in all Coach Loftus led Da Bullz to an outstanding season.

 

Hot Green Chili Peppers              35

Ocean Spray                                       29

 

Key foul shooting was the name of the game.  The Hot Green Chili Peppers sizzled from the foul line sinking 19 free throws to withstand a strong comeback from the Ocean Spray.  Kirsten Leary (8 Points) was hot from the foul line and ran the offense for the Peppers.  Michelle Thompson (2 Points) and Rebecca Holtom were monsters on the boards. Rebecca Shepherd also helped control the boards and scored a game high 17 points mixed in with impressive foul shooting.  Caroline Rosinski (4 Points) played a strong game on both ends of the court.  The Peppers aggressive defense was led by Cassie Bernardo (2 Points) and Liz McAleese while Juliana Viscione and Erica Bielen provided some key steals.  Ocean Spray was led by Karina Camargo’s three ‘WNBA’ 3-pointers and 15 second half points as well as Danielle Donovan’s 6 points.  Hailey MacDonald (4 Points), Rachel Stanley (2 Points) and Jessica Linnel all played a solid defensive game for a feisty Ocean Spray Squad.

 

Crocodile Hunters                           26

Periwinkle Platypi                          20

 

What a Battle!! The Crocodile Hunters won it in overtime in a see-saw contest.  Led by Nicole Callahan and Katie Campbell the Hunters won it by 6 with the defense led by Jen Rigby.  Catherine Darin and Taylor Freud played well for the Periwinkle Platypi.  Great effort by all. 

 

Final Seedings

Team Name

Wins

Losses

Ties

1

Yellow Submarines

11

0


2

Butter

10

1


3

Da Bullz

6

4

1

4

Hot Shots

6

5


5

Lucky Leprechauns

6

5


6

Black Mambas

5

5


7

Periwinkle Platypi

5

6


8

Ocean Spray

4

6

1

9

The Golden Snitches

3

8


10

Crocodile Hunters

3

8


11

Cool Blue

3

8


12

Hot Green Chili Peppers

2

8


 

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