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The team has a close bond and above average statistics which leads to an improved record from previous years By MARISA MUHART To keep up their above national average statistics in points per game, rebounds per game, assists per game, blocks per game, and steals per game, the team prepares for games by reviewing films, player breakdowns and participating in focused practices. The team’s goal is to win the district, regional and state championships. “We are practicing hard to accomplish these goals. We aren’t underestimating anyone, but simply playing mentally tough and smart,” guard Sadie Desroches, senior, said. The first game of the season, the girls played the Dr. Phillips Panthers earning their first win, 43-33. The second game ended with a loss to Seminole, 50-35. “Losing to [the] Seminole kind of took a toll on me, knowing that we had an off night and that we are better than how we played. But if we see them later on the road to states, I know for sure we will succeed and come [away] with the win,” Desroches said. The girls won the next two games against Freedom, 56-31, and Cypress Creek, 45-19. 6’0” senior center/forward Amanda Oliver led the game against Freedom with 17 points and 16 rebounds. In the Cypress Creek game, sophomore guard/forward Cassady Quintana scored 10 points and Oliver added seven points and 10 rebounds. “Beating Cypress was a great win. Simply because last year we lost to them. It was questionable because there was no way we should’ve lost. Later, we beat them in the district championship. Beating them really felt great. We executed hilights 11 Friday, December 18, 2015 boonepubs.com sports These girls are like my family. We encourage [each other] on and off the court and always have each other’s back.” Brittney Smith, sophomore Girls dominate opponents well as a team,” Desroches said. The team lost the game against Lake Highland, 42-67. The game ended with 10 successful free throws, two 3-pointers, and 15 successful free throws. “It’s always a great feeling to know you’re winning. We recently won the Osceola Thanksgiving tournament, but we still have a long way to go and many competitive teams to encounter,” center/forward Brittney Smith, sophomore, said. In the Osceola Thanksgiving Tournament the girls basketball team beat Palm Bay Heritage, 59-32, with Smith leading with 17 points, 16 rebounds and five blocks. Senior guard/forward Emily Colvin added 13 points and 18 rebounds, while junior guard/forward Angeni Worley also added 10 points They won the semi-final game against Lake Nona, 33-19, with Worley tallying eight points and Oliver scoring seven points and 12 rebounds. They beat Winter Park in the championship game, 40-26. The game opened with eight quick points and a freethrow added a total of nine points. Oliver then took control of the game scoring fourteen points, thirteen rebounds and five steals. “It felt great getting that huge win against Winter Park and also bringing home the championship trophy to the reservation,” Worley said. Smith, the tournament MVP, Desroches and Oliver made the All Tournament team. Back in regular season play, the girls beat Lake Nona, 63-52; Oak Ridge, 49-27; and then Olympia, 52-41. The Olympia game was intense. With Olympia taking a four point lead on the Braves in the fourth quarter. The lady Braves pulled through to take the win. Worley had a season high with 23 points, leading the offense. Following, they defeated East River, 46-17, and *stats as of December 14 University, 44-1. The team had 28 rebounds, nine assists, 15 steals and eight blocked shots. One positive of a senior heavy team is the skill and experience these seniors have. “Four of the seniors started with me four years ago at the varsity level and this provides great team structure and court experience,” coach Jerry Williams said. The girls hope to beat Colonial and Winter Park who are some of their toughest competitors. They already beat Winter Park in the tournament and hope to do so again. The team will play Colonial on Jan. 5 and Winter Park on Jan. 14 In the midst of competition, the closeness of the girls basketball team is evident in their play. “This is a unit that most coaches would beg to have. These young ladies know how to pick each other up and hold their tongues if something goes wrong. We have a mature team and they understand that the only way to be successful is to work together. We will not be divided,” Williams said. The girls play Timber Creek tonight at 7:30 on the road. Sadie Desroches: 5’8” guard, senior Standout game: Freedom 9 points and 7 rebounds Noteable stats: 55 points 30 field goal percentage Amanda Oliver: 6’0” center/forward, senior Standout game: Freedom 17 points, 16 rebounds Noteable stats: 153 points 41 field goal percentage Angeni Worley: 4’9” guard/forward, junior Standout game: Olympia 23 points Noteable stats: 118 points 30 field goal percentage Brittney Smith: 6’3” center/forward, sophomore Standout game: Heritage 17 points, 16 rebounds and 5 blocks Noteable stats: 96 points 48 field goal percentage Emily Colvin: 5’9” guard/forward, senior Standout game: Dr. Phillips 15 points and 11 rebounds Noteable stats: 51 points 34 field goal percentage
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The team has a close bond and above average statistics which leads to an improved record from previous years
By MARISA MUHART
To keep up their above national average statistics in points per game, rebounds per game, assists per game, blocks per game, and steals per game, the team prepares for games by reviewing films, player breakdowns and participating in focused practices. The team’s goal is to win the district, regional and state championships.
“We are practicing hard to accomplish these goals. We aren’t underestimating anyone, but simply playing mentally tough and smart,” guard Sadie Desroches, senior, said.
The first game of the season, the girls played the Dr. Phillips Panthers earning their first win, 43-33.
The second game ended with a loss to Seminole, 50-35.“Losing to [the] Seminole kind of took a toll on me,
knowing that we had an off night and that we are better than how we played. But if we see them later on the road to states, I know for sure we will succeed and come [away] with the win,” Desroches said.
The girls won the next two games against Freedom, 56-31, and Cypress Creek, 45-19. 6’0” senior center/forward Amanda Oliver led the game against Freedom with 17 points and 16 rebounds. In the Cypress Creek game, sophomore guard/forward Cassady Quintana scored 10 points and Oliver added seven points and 10 rebounds.
“Beating Cypress was a great win. Simply because last year we lost to them. It was questionable because there was no way we should’ve lost. Later, we beat them in the district championship. Beating them really felt great. We executed
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sports These girls are like my family. We encourage [each other] on and off the court and always have each other’s back.”Brittney Smith, sophomore
Girls dominate opponentswell as a team,” Desroches said.
The team lost the game against Lake Highland, 42-67. The game ended with 10 successful free throws, two 3-pointers, and 15 successful free throws.
“It’s always a great feeling to know you’re winning. We recently won the Osceola Thanksgiving tournament, but we still have a long way to go and many competitive teams to encounter,” center/forward Brittney Smith, sophomore, said.
In the Osceola Thanksgiving Tournament the girls basketball team beat Palm Bay Heritage, 59-32, with Smith leading with 17 points, 16 rebounds and five blocks. Senior guard/forward Emily Colvin added 13 points and 18 rebounds, while junior guard/forward Angeni Worley also added 10 points They won the semi-final game against Lake Nona, 33-19, with Worley tallying eight points and Oliver scoring seven points and 12 rebounds. They beat Winter Park in the championship game, 40-26. The game opened with eight quick points and a freethrow added a total of nine points. Oliver then took control of the game scoring fourteen points, thirteen rebounds and five steals.
“It felt great getting that huge win against Winter Park and also bringing home the championship trophy to the reservation,” Worley said.
Smith, the tournament MVP, Desroches and Oliver made the All Tournament team.
Back in regular season play, the girls beat Lake Nona, 63-52; Oak Ridge, 49-27; and then Olympia, 52-41. The Olympia game was intense. With Olympia taking a four point lead on the Braves in the fourth quarter. The lady Braves pulled through to take the win. Worley had a season high with 23 points, leading the offense.
Following, they defeated East River, 46-17, and
*stats as of December 14
University, 44-1. The team had 28 rebounds, nine assists, 15 steals and eight blocked shots.
One positive of a senior heavy team is the skill and experience these seniors have.
“Four of the seniors started with me four years ago at the varsity level and this provides great team structure and court experience,” coach Jerry Williams said.
The girls hope to beat Colonial and Winter Park who are some of their toughest competitors. They already beat Winter Park in the tournament and hope to do so again. The team will play Colonial on Jan. 5 and Winter Park on Jan. 14
In the midst of competition, the closeness of the girls basketball team is evident in their play.
“This is a unit that most coaches would beg to have. These young ladies know how to pick each other up and hold their tongues if something goes wrong. We have a mature team and they understand that the only way to be successful is to work together. We will not be divided,” Williams said.
The girls play Timber Creek tonight at 7:30 on the road.
Sadie Desroches: 5’8” guard, seniorStandout game: Freedom9 points and 7 reboundsNoteable stats: 55 points30 field goal percentage
Amanda Oliver: 6’0” center/forward, seniorStandout game: Freedom17 points, 16 reboundsNoteable stats: 153 points41 field goal percentage
Angeni Worley: 4’9” guard/forward, juniorStandout game: Olympia23 pointsNoteable stats: 118 points30 field goal percentage
Brittney Smith: 6’3” center/forward, sophomoreStandout game: Heritage17 points, 16 rebounds and 5 blocksNoteable stats: 96 points48 field goal percentage
Emily Colvin: 5’9” guard/forward, seniorStandout game: Dr. Phillips15 points and 11 reboundsNoteable stats: 51 points34 field goal percentage
