Topic: Basketball
BB2023ASHG
Assumption vs. Sacred Heart Academy (Girls)
Sacred Heart Academy
Louisville, KY
December 10, 2023
© 2023 by Ron Harrison
Assumption coach Caryn Kovatch started the following lineup: 5-10 Jr. Kyleigh Hall, 5-7 Sr. Taryn Morris, 5-11 Jr. Tia Ice, 5-6 Jr. Lauren Campisano, and 5-6 Sr. Geriann Ackermann. Sacred Heart Academy coach Donna Moir countered with 6-0 Jr. ZaKiyah Johnson, 5-8 Sr. Claire Russell, 6-3 Sr. Angelina Pelayo, 5-4 Fr. Amirah Jordan, and 5-10 Sr. Reagan Bender.
Sacred Heart Academy defeated Assumption by the score of 70-50. Sacred Heart Academy shot 43.5% from the field including seven of 20 from the three point line. The Valkyries connected on nine of 16 free throws, pulled down 41 rebounds, and scored 29 points off 21 Assumption turnovers. Assumption shot 41.5% from the field including three of nine from beyond the arc. The Lady Rockets connected on 13 of 15 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 14 Sacred Heart turnovers.
Angelina Pelayo led Sacred Heart with 20 points, seven rebounds, three blocked shots, and five steals. ZaKiyah Johnson added 18 points including three three point baskets, 11 rebounds, three assists, and four steals. Reagan Bender recorded 14 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, and four assists. Amirah Jordan chipped in with 11 points, three rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Claire Russell added three points, eight rebounds, two assists, and two steals.
Kyleigh Hall led Assumption with 14 points and six rebounds. Geriann Ackermann added 13 points including four of four free throws, and three rebounds. Lauren Campisano recorded six points, three rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Taryn Morris chipped in with six points including four of four free throws, six rebounds, and two assists.
Assumption,7,12,15,16,50
Sacred Heart Academy,13,14,22,21,70
Assumption (50) – Hall 14, Morris 6, Ice 4, Campisano 6, Ackermann 13, Young 1, Thompson 3, Bass 3.
Sacred Heart Academy (70) – Johnson 18, Russell 3, Pelayo 20, Jordan 11, Bender 14, Frey 4.
Acknowledgements
A special thanks to Bob Tonini of Sacred Heart Academy for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.
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