Friday, January 20, 2012

8th Grade Girls Basketball Stanley Middle School Invitational Tournament

First round: Piedmont 42, Walnut Creek 58 
The Highlanders kept within 8 points of the Scorpions until the last quarter, when the gap widened and the Highlanders lost, 42−58. It was an exciting game; every Highlander had standout moments. Kelsey Fennell spearheaded the offense, putting up 22 points, and led the team in rebounds with 16.  Malorie Han scored 6 points and made 3 steals; Caroline James, Tess Olcott and Cate Selna put up 4 points each.

Second round: Piedmont 20, Albany 9 
The Highlanders played the Albany Cobras in their second round game on Thursday, January 19th. The team maintained a comfortable lead the entire game, winning 20 - 9. Kelsey Fennell and Cate Selna shared top scoring honors with six points each, with Tess Olcott contributing 4 points. Fennell dominated the boards with 11 rebounds, Caroline James and Caroline Welch had 5 each, and Malorie Han, Sydney Boxer, Selna, Olcott and Mika Lee also contributed to the rebounding effort.

Consolation game: Piedmont 36, Martinez 23
Down by one point at the half, Piedmont came from behind to take fifth place honors in their final game of the season. Sydney Boxer was on fire and ended the night with 10 points, including a 3-pointer. Cate Selna and Kelsey Fennell followed with six points each, and Hana Elabed had four points.  Fennell kept things moving on both ends of the court with 10 rebounds and two steals; Selna pulled down six rebounds, and Caroline Welch, Elabed and Malorie Han had four apiece.
The team treated Coach Marikah Woodson to her first visit to Fenton's to celebrate a successful season.

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