Maconaquah Schools

In their home opener, the Lady Braves set the pace early against Tipton. Utilizing a full-court press, they forced multiple turnovers, establishing a strong lead in the first quarter. First Quarter Highlights: The Lady Braves scored 28 points, shooting 12 of 25, and caused 13 turnovers, ending the quarter with a 28-4 advantage. Second Quarter Insights: Focusing on half-court defense, the Lady Braves continued to force turnovers, adding 11 more in this quarter. Although their shooting cooled, they maintained a 34-7 lead at halftime. Second Half Overview: Both teams focused on half-court strategies. The Lady Braves rotated players, showcasing energy and hustle. Player Milestones: Eleanor Boshears and Eliot Fuller both scored for the first time in their varsity careers. Coaching Reflections: The coaching staff praised the team's effort and ball-sharing, with 10 players scoring and 6 players making at least one assist. Game Stats: Ireland Kile: 16 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals Averie Maiben: 8 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists Kasey Murry: 7 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals Addie Maiben: 6 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals Aubrey Kasier: 5 points, 4 rebounds, 7 deflections, 3 steals Aubrey Stoll: 4 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists, 9 deflections, 7 steals Delaney Betzner: 2 points, 3 rebounds, 5 deflections, 5 steals Gabby Griffis: 2 points Eliot Fuller: 2 points Eleanor Boshears: 1 point, 3 rebounds JV Game Recap: The Lady Braves' JV team secured a 33-26 victory. Noa Lizcano led with 12 points, followed by Eliot Fuller with 6 points. Sarah Klepinger scored 5 points, Breanna McClain and Isabel Fruth each had 4 points, and Emma Morris added 2 points. Nevaeh Kaiser and Sanne Vermeer excelled in defense and rebounding. Upcoming Game: Both teams will face Manchester next Saturday, November 15. The JV game is scheduled to tip off at 1:00 PM.