COLONY — A stifling first-half effort from the Crest High Lady Lancers Friday night put the game out of reach early for the Marmaton Valley Wildcats, but both coaches took away valuable lessons. Marmaton Valley (FG/3pt-FT-F-TP): Pinkerton 2/1-0-1-7, Stevenson 0-0-4-0, Storrer 3-2-2-8, Meiwes 0-1-2-1, Lutz 0-0-1-0, Newman 1-1-2-3. TOTALS: 6/1-4-12-19.
The Lancers ended on top, with a commanding 39-19 win. Crest’s dominance in the paint and in transition had the Wildcats on their heels for the better part of the game, although they showed signs of life in the second half.
“We knew there were a lot of girls that we had that were going to have to play varsity time,” Wildcat head coach Gavin Cole said. “We couldn’t buy a basket.”
On the other hand, the Lancers saw nothing but improvement, according to head coach Ben Vaughn.
“We are doing a lot better, it’s nice for that hard work to get you a win,” Vaughn said.
He said his girls were becoming more confident in their fundamentals, which resulted in a more aggressive playing style.
The Wildcats had trouble defending freshman Miranda Golden on the offensive and defensive boards. She had seven pointst.
Cole said his team was doing its best to learn with every game, despite some injuries that have plagued them throughout the season.
“If this season is going to be a success, it’s going to be based a lot on how we improve,” he said.
Misty Storrer led the Wildcats with eight points, followed by Ashlynn Pinkerton with seven. Laural Godderz topped the Lancers’ scoring with 11, followed by Madison Covey and Golden with seven apiece.
As for the Lancers, Vaughn is hoping this is the boost his team needs to get into fighting shape. They travel to Altoona-Midway next Friday.
The Wildcats host St. Paul on Tuesday.
Crest (FG/3pt-FT-F-TP): M. Covey 3-1-4-7, Hammond 2-0-0-4, Frank 2-0-1-4, Rodriguez 0-0-2-0, Godderz 4-3-3-11, Golden 3-1-3-7, McCulley 1-0-0-2, T. Covey 2-0-3-4. TOTALS 17-5-11-39.
Crest’s Lady Lancers pick up win over Wildcats
