Girls spoil senior night for Padua, remain undefeated in NCL
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February 18, 2010
Evan Luse
Senior night is typically a night one remembers: parents are hugged, recognition is received in front of faithful fans and a win is usually the outcome. Last Saturday night the girls basketball team spoiled the night for Padua’s seniors as they defeated the Bruins for the second time this season.
Padua came out looking inspired early on and used a 2-3 zone that relatively frustrated the Knights for the first quarter. In the second half, the girls made a push to extend a lead. Krissy Sokol led the first half charge and the Knights built a 13-33 halftime lead. Sokol finished the game with 20 points.
The Bruins could never catch up as they were frustrated by a full-court press that generated many easy transition buckets. Solid defense and a balanced scoring effort led to a 55-35 victory for the Knights.
“It’s always tough to win on the other team’s senior night,” Head coach Tracy Miller said. “The other team always comes out pumped up.”
Despite the obstacles of playing on the road the squad improved its record to 12-4 overall and 10-0 in the NCL. Senior guard Taneka Lewis, who finished the game with 12 points, hopes to remain undefeated in the league.
“To stay undefeated we have to hold each other accountable,” Lewis said. “We set goals earlier in the season and they need to be met.”
Miller likewise hopes to remain undefeated in the league.
“Our goal was and is to be undefeated in the league,” Miller said. “To do that, we have to come to play each night like it could be our last.”
If the girls remain undefeated they will capture their fifth consecutive NCL Blue Division title.
The squad squared off with Elyria Catholic yesterday but results were not available at press time. Fans can watch the girls try to take care of business with Lake Catholic this Saturday at 7:30 P.M. at Lake Catholic.
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