2022BBSWSHA

Southwestern vs. Sacred Heart Academy (Girls)

Sacred Heart Academy
Louisville, KY
November 28, 2022

© 2022 by Ron Harrison

Southwestern coach Junior Molden started the following lineup: 5-10 Sr. Kaylee Young, 5-5 So. Jessalyn Flynn, 6-1 Jr. Payton Acey, 5-7 Sr. Ayden Smiddy, and 5-6 So. Kinsley Molden. Sacred Heart Academy coach Donna Moir countered with 6-0 So. ZaKiyah Johnson, 5-8 Jr. Claire Russell, 6-3 Jr. Angelina Pelayo, 5-8 Sr. Triniti Ralston, and 5-10 Jr. Reagan Bender.

Sacred Heart raced out to a 28-9 first quarter lead on their way to a 74-33 victory over Southwestern. Sacred Heart shot 52,7% from the field including four of 15 from the three point line. The Valkyries connected on 12 of 15 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 18 Southwestern turnovers. Southwestern shot 29.3% from the field including five of 21 from beyond the arc. The Lady Warriors connected on four of six free throws, pulled down 18 rebounds, and scored five points off eight Sacred Heart turnovers.

ZaKiyah Johnson led Sacred Heart with 27 points including three three point baskets, eight rebounds, and six assists. Reagan Bender added 17 points, four assists, and four steals. Triniti Ralston recorded 12 points, eight rebounds, three assists, and five steals. Angelina Pelayo added nine points and seven rebounds.

Kinsley Molden led Southwestern with 19 points including three three point baskets. Jessalyn Flynn added six poins on two three point baskets.

Southwestern,9,9,7,8,33

Sacred Heart Academy,28,20,20,6,74

Southwestern (33) – Young 2, Flynn 6, Acey 4, Smiddy 2, Molden 19.

Sacred Heart Academy (74) – Johnson 27, Russell 5, Pelayo 9, Ralston 12, Bender 17, Howe 2, Wolff 2

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to Bob Tonini of Sacred Heart Academy for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.

Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prephoops@yahoo.com.

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