picture by: Kim North
Monroe Central’s Miley Bommer (30) dribbles towards the protection of Shadyside’s Cam Kolvek (2) throughout motion from Monday evening’s sport contained in the Tigers’ Den at Shadyside High School. The Seminoles posted a 69-33 victory.
SHADYSIDE – So far, so good for the Monroe Central ladies’ basketball staff, however veteran head coach Troy Baker is aware of there’s exams forward.
The Seminoles (2-0) gained on the street for the second consecutive time Monday evening with a dominating, 69-33, resolution over Shadyside (0-2) contained in the Tigers’ Den. They opened with a victory at Barnesville final Friday.
“We have a lot of talent on this team. I feel like the faster the pace gets, the better we get,” Baker mentioned. “Our team play is going to be the most important thing for us going forward. Tonight we had 18 assists and forced a lot of turnovers. It’s an all-around effort on everyone’s part, and if we get that every night, I think we’ll be hard to beat.”
After the sport was deadlocked at 2 and 4, the Tigers took their solely lead, 6-4, when Giovanna Hines scored off an offensive rebound. However, the 6-foot sophomore would endure a severe knee harm late within the opening quarter and left the gymnasium on crutches. Her standing is unknown. She had eight factors and 4 rebounds previous to the harm.
“We did some good things, but we also did some bad things,” Shadyside head coach Serge Gentile mentioned. “We’ll work on these issues over Thanksgiving after which get again at it subsequent week.
“That was an unfortunate scenario,” he mentioned of the harm. “I’m heartbroken for her … heartbroken for her.”
Monroe Central turned up the defensive stress a few notches, forcing the undermanned Tigers into a number of fast turnovers that led to fastbreak alternatives in a 13-0 run that constructed a 17-6 benefit. The first quarter ended with the guests forward 24-11 and Shadyside couldn’t get better.
“We handled the pressure early, but they sped us up a couple times in a row and we threw the ball right to them,” Gentile mentioned. “They are a very good team. They are going to have a really good season.”
An 8-0 scoring spree to begin the second quarter bumped the margin to 32-11, forcing Gentile into a number of timeouts to try to maintain the competition inside placing distance. The Seminoles led 39-17 on the half.
Shadyside as soon as once more had hassle dealing with the ball to begin the third quarter as Monroe Central went on a 6-0 run that ballooned the rely to 45-17. The Tigers did knock down 4 three-pointers within the quarter to maintain it respectable, however a 13-0 fourth quarter by the Seminoles sealed the decision.
Brylee McFrederick led a trio of Monroe Central gamers in double figures with 16 factors. Jadyn Miller added 12 and Maci Isaly 10. Miley Bommer and Mayzie Emery evenly cut up 16.
“If we aren’t worried about who is scoring the points, we’ll be hard to beat,” Baker confused. “Right now we’re there, so let’s hope we can continue it all year.”
The Seminoles pulled down 36 rebounds as B. McFrederick, Miller and English all had six every. English additionally charted 5 steals and handed out six assists, whereas Miller additionally had six helpers and Isaly 4 steals.
Kaci Tsoras additionally scored eight factors for Shadyside. Cam Kolvek added six.
Monroe Central completed with 13 turnovers. Shadyside dedicated 29.
The Seminoles journey to Morristown to face debuting Union Local on Wednesday.
“That will be the first game, so we know they will be ready to go,” Baker mentioned of the Jets.