2021GEICOPLHP

Paul VI vs. Lake Highland Prep (Girls) (Semifinal)

Geico Nationals

Suncoast Credit Union Arena

Ft. Myers, FL

April 2, 2021

Paul VI coach Scott Allen started the following lineup: 6-0 Jr. Jaelyn Talley, 6-0 Jr. Fiona Hastick, 6-1 Sr. Lee Volker, 5-9 Sr. Isabella Perkins, and 6-0 Jr. Alyssa Costigan.  Lake Highland Prep coach Al Honor countered with 6-1 Sr. Kayla Blackshear, 6-0 Fr. Lexi Blue, 6-2 Jr. Nyla Harris, 5-8 So. Eleecia Carter, and 5-8 Jr. Stefanie Ingram.

Paul VI defeated Lake Highland Prep by the score of 52-49 in overtime.  Paul VI shot 40% from the field including four of 12 from the three point line.  They connected on 12 of 26 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 28 Lake Highland Prep turnovers.  Lake Highland Prep shot 30.8% from the field including four of 22 from beyond the arc.  They connected on 13 of 15 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 21 Paul VI turnovers.

Jaelyn Talley led Paul VI with 17 points, six rebounds, three assists, and two steals.  Lee Volker added 13 points including four of four free throws, six rebounds, and four steals.  Isabella Perkins recorded 10 points, four rebounds, and five steals.  Alyssa Costigan chipped in with nine points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

Eleecia Carter led Lake Highland Prep with 14 points including three three point baskets and three rebounds.  Nyla Harris added 11 points including five of six free throws, 10 rebounds, two assists, and four blocked shots.  Kayla Blackshear recorded 10 points including six of seven free throws, 12 rebounds, two assists, two blocked shots, and two steals.  Stefanie Ingram chipped in with nine points, six rebounds, five assists, and four steals.

Paul VI,14,8,14,11,5,52

Lake Highland Prep,14,10,15,8,2,49

Paul VI (52) – Talley 17, Hastick 2, Volker 13, Perkins 10, Costigan 9, Williams 1.

Lake Highland Prep (49) – Blackshear 10, Blue 5, Harris 11, Carter 14, Ingram 9.

A special thanks to the event stats crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for this game.