Heartbreaker of a Loss in OT for 7th Grade Boys Highlanders Basketball Team

Playing during a power outage, the 7th Grade Highlanders held the lead for the majority of the game, with strong defensive play by Graham Low. Julian Cortez led the team in points scored, helping Piedmont maintain their lead until the final quarter. With the power back on and seconds on the clock, Lincoln hit a three pointer to tie the game and send the shooter to the free throw line with a chance to win. Fortunately for PMS, the free throw was missed and the game went into overtime. The Highlanders made a good effort in overtime, but ultimately lost by 6.

Final score: PMS 37 - LMS 43.

Lights Out at 8th Grade Boys Scots Basketball Debut

In their first game of the season, the 8th Grade Scots faced off against Lincoln Middle School. Michael Tam scored the team’s first basket, and Ben Wilson led the break with a pass to Tam for another two points. Joseph Powell led the team’s scoring with 10 points, including a three pointer. Miles Lee seemed to literally shoot the lights out when he hit a three pointer near the end of the third quarter, just before a power outage. The teams finished out the game under emergency lights and the fading light of the sunset. Chris Feterolf added another four points, with Corey Collier, Grant Gadbois and Nick Docter also scoring for PMS.

Final score: PMS 28 - LMS 64.

Albany No Match for 7th Grade Girls Highlanders

With multitudes of steals and goals, the Highlanders easily beat Albany on December 15. Madie Eidam was on fire, scoring 10, making 5 of 6 field goal attempts. Angel Rael scored 8, Claire O'Connor scored 7, Nicole Cosares and Lindsey Vaughn scored 6, Sarah Mooney and Sydney Williams scored 4, Cecilia Soghikian scored a field goal and a free throw, and Kerry Krohn and Marley Bratman each scored a basket. The team made 40% of their attempted field goals, a marked improvement from the last game.

Clare Keating topped in assists with three, while Marley Bratman, Nicole Cosares and Sarah Mooney had two assists each. Angel Rael had six rebounds, and Madie Eidam and Sarah Mooney each had four. The Highlanders were tough on defense, not allowing any field goals (Albany's points were from 2 free throws). Sarah Mooney was tenacious with 6 steals, Lindsey Vaughn with rocket like speed made five steals, and Clare Keating made four.

Final score: PMS 52 - AMS 2

Martinez Muscles Past 7th Grade Girls Highlanders, 41-26

While the Highlanders played tough with much physical contact, they were ultimately outplayed by a strong, experienced team with a height advantage and a good offense. Martinez came out strong and fast in the 1st quarter, led by 8 at the half, and then advanced their lead to 15 in the 3rd quarter. While the Highlanders only made about 1/4 of their field goal attempts, they did play defense with tenacity, especially in the 4th quarter, only allowing 4 points to end the game 41 - 26. Lindsey Vaughn had an amazing 18 attempts at goal, scoring 14, 5 field goals and 4 free throws. Kerry Krohn and Clare Keating scored 4 each with multiple drives to the basket, and Angel Rael and Sydney Williams each scored 2. Maddie Eidam played strong defense with multiple defensive rebounds, steals, and a forced turnover. Lindsey Vaughn, Angel Rael, and Sarah Mooney also aggressively stole the ball multiple times. Clare Keating had 5 rebounds and 2 assists, while Angel Rael had 3 rebounds and an assist. Marley Bratman played strong with a steal, and Claire O'Connor made a great block.

7th Grade Girls Scots Spoil Longfellow's Bid for Revenge

Sparked by Julia Ormond, Noelle Lautt, and Sofia Lautt's combined 13 steals, the 7th Grade Scots basketball team frustrated Longfellow's hopes for revenge by defeating them 27 to 17. In the game, Abby Ramsey had 11 points and Claire Schane had 7 rebounds to lead all players. The Scots also benefitted from strong defensive contributions from Johanna Rapport, Sabrynna Yarbrough, Remy Afong, Maya Kiruluta, and Jo Ireland.

7th Grade Girls Basketball Scots Trounce Moraga

The seventh grade girls Scots Basketball Team continued their winning streak on Wednesday, December 2nd, by easily handling their counterpart from Moraga Middle School by a score of 42 to 12. Aided by the deft passing of Sofia Lautt who had 7 assists, Remy Afong lead all scorers with 14 points while Julia Ormond poured in 12 of her own. Meanwhile, Noelle Lautt and Maya Kiruluta controlled the boards with 7 rebounds each while Johanna Rapport, Sabrynna Yarbrough, Claire Schane and Jo Ireland contributed to the Scots’ trademark stifling defense.

7th Grade Girls Basketball Highlanders Slip Past Stanley

In a tight game, the 7th Grade Girls Highlanders pushed past Lafayette Stanley to win an exciting match, 22-21. The first two quarters were challenging for Piedmont with a lead by Stanley of 6 at one point in the game. However, Piedmont's defense held strong in the 3rd and 4th quarters, only allowing 4 points. The Highlanders showed the power of teamwork with some strong offensive plays to come from behind in the 4th quarter to take the victory. Angel Rael contributed with assists, as well as 6 point. Lindsey Vaughn and Clare Keating scored 4 with multiple drives to the basket, while Cecilia Soghikian, Maddie Baum, Madie Eidam, and Sydney Williams each scored a basket. Sarah Mooney and Kerry Krohn played aggressive defense with multiple steals. Coach Matt Kirby says, "The girls played great."