
SALEM 30, WEST BRANCH 29 Abbie Davidson’s shot in the final seconds lifted the Quakers to the win. Lydia Brunner added 10 points.Ĭhelsea Evanich (11) of Marlington takes a shot while being guarded by Coletta Miller (right) of Minerva during their game at Minerva on Monday, Jan. Jenna Cassidy finished with game highs of 18 points, eight rebounds and four steals for Minerva. MINERVA 47, CANTON SOUTH 41 The Lions built a 15-3 first quarter lead on their way to an EBC win. Maria Warner also had 10 points, eight steals and six assists for the Dukes (6-0, 3-0). Chelsea Evanich had 17 points, 16 rebounds and eight steals to lead Marlington.

MARLINGTON 53, ALLIANCE 35 Marlington made 24 steals and forced 35 total turnovers on the way to a victory over visiting Alliance in Eastern Buckeye Conference play. More: Howland girls basketball ends Louisville's six game winning streak Brooke Haren scored 13 points to lead Louisville, while Kelsey Adelman added 12 points and Courtney Barwick scored 10. LOUISVILLE 66, COVENTRY 21 Louisville built a 38-5 halftime lead and rolled from there to its seventh win in eight games. “Now I hope that down the stretch we will take what we’ve learned and finish strong,” Sikes concluded.Īda’s girls knocked off Blanchard 39-66 for the championship while Douglass hit a buzzer-beater to hand Anadarko a 41-38 setback in the boy’s title game.Brianna Hunt (12) of Green drives to the basket past Anna Berry (hidden) of Massillon during their game at Massillon on Monday, Nov. “We played some tough teams this season and my girls continue to learn and grow with every play. “This year’s Heart of Oklahoma Tournament was a tough one for us for sure,” Sikes said. Purcell is scheduled to play at Pauls Valley Friday and travel to Bridge Creek February 1. Junior Lauren Holmes was the only Dragon in double figures against CCS with 10. They lost at Washington 47-44 and won one game in the Heart, a 54-21 beat-down on the Elgin Lady Owls, led by freshman Kenna Esparza’s 11 points.Įsparza cut the nylons for 12 leading Purcell in scoring in the 49-31 tournament opening loss at the hands of Plainview. That’s not an easy task.”Ĭoach David Sikes’ Dragons were 8-5 heading into the Davis game. “We are defending extremely well and have done this with basically five players playing over 95 percent of the minutes. All in all the grit of this team continues to impress on a daily basis. “We are also hopeful for the return of senior Adolfo Vasquez this week from injury. “We should know something soon on the status of junior Malachi Evans and freshman Kobe Freeman returning.” Raper said. They were 9-3 on the season heading into the game at Davis Tuesday night. Purcell did not play at Washington in a regularly scheduled game due to COVID. “Juniors Hayden Ice and Lincoln Eubank were very steady and consistent both making great contributions in the paint and with perimeter scoring,” the coach said. “Senior Nate Willis has lead this group with his incredible leadership and tremendous play on both ends. “Sophomore Jett Tyler and freshman Brayden Tharp have come in and been very solid especially on the defensive end of the court,” Raper continued. Sophomore Jett Tyler and freshman Brayden Tharp have really stepped up to the plate for the Dragons in the meantime. Through it all our guys stepped up and have gone 3-1 during that time frame along with finishing third in the Heart of Oklahoma Tournament.” So we have definitely had some adversity.


“We have had two starters and our sixth man, a combined total of 20 points per game, out for the past two weeks along with a few COVID cases. “I could not be more proud of our guys,” head coach Roger Raper said. Purcell played short-handed in the tournament with two starters and their sixth man missing. Nate Willis had 20 points in the loss to the Trojans to lead all scorers in that contest. Lincoln Eubank and Hayden Ice led the scoring in the tournament for the Dragons knocking down 37 and 31 points respectively. Purcell’s boys sandwiched victories over Elgin and Blanchard around a 44-38 semifinal loss to Douglass to finish third in the 2022 Heart of Oklahoma Tournament.
