The Loss
Ok, so Ryan had a fantastic game. She REALLY did. 16pts and 17 rebs. Even I can't complain about that. Regardless, we lost. By 2 pts. The entire side of the gym we were on was screaming at the coach to call a time out all through the 2nd half, but he ended up waiting too late and the game ended with us still having 2 left. We got beat by ONE girl. She scored 22pts in the second quarter ALONE. Our coach didn't start our press until there was only 5 minutes left IN THE GAME!!! WTF?
Ryan is in purple in the middle
We are in one of the toughest districts in the state. There are 5 teams good enough to make the playoffs but only 3 make it. THere are 8 teams in our district. It's very tough. Ryan is the 5th highest point scorer in the district, but I care more about our win-loss record than whether she's the top player or not. However, win or lose I want her to be the best. Know what I mean?
Anyway, here is what was in the Ft. Worth Star-Telegram today. Blah.
Cleburne 54, Crowley 52
Chandler, Holmes lead Cleburne in win
By CARLOS MENDEZ
cmendez@star-telegram.com
CLEBURNE -- The Cleburne girls made themselves a contender for the District 8-4A championship Friday night.
But then, any team with Jacqueline Chandler and Secret Holmes at guard can be considered a contender -- in any district.
The Cleburne guards combined for 40 points in a 54-52 victory against Crowley, leaving the teams tied at the top of the 8-4A standings. For Crowley (20-4, 4-1), a regional semifinalist last season, it was the first district loss.
Chandler and Holmes did their damage on every part of the court for Cleburne (16-6, 4-1).
They made steals at the top of the key. They hit 3-pointers. They drove the lane. They rebounded. Chandler finished with 23 points on 8-of-15 shooting, including three 3-pointers, and three steals.
Holmes had 17 points on 7-of-9 shooting, making one 3-pointer, with three steals and three assists.
Their performances helped the Yellow Jackets rally from a 27-20 first-half deficit, leading a rally that became a 44-33 lead late in the third quarter.
Chandler began it with two free throws with 1:58 left in the first half that cut the lead to 27-22. Chandler made a steal and a layup.
After Tayla Vaughn’s basket for Crowley, Holmes hit a 3-pointer, Chandler made a steal and a layup, then after a Crowley miss, Chandler hit a 3-pointer with six seconds left for a 32-29 halftime lead.
Then they combined for 10 points, a steal and three assists in the third quarter for a 46-35 lead.
“You know they’re going to hit some 3s,” Crowley coach Alan Neff said. “You try not to give them anything too easy. One thing you don’t want to do is foul them on the way to the basket, but we’re good at that.”
Crowley, led by Ryan Green’s 16 points and 17 rebounds, rallied and gave itself a chance to tie.
Down 52-44, the Eagles came out of a timeout into full-court pressure and forced three turnovers. A baskets from Jessica Thomas and two from Jennie Thomas got the Eagles within 52-50 with 1:20 left. But Crowley’s next three three possessions ended with no points, despite two offensive rebounds on each one.
Jennie Thomas and Megan Dell each finished with 11 points for Crowley.
Comments
She is great and is going to be even greater!
Posted by: Diana | January 5, 2008 11:35 PM
I can not even imagine the excitement and how proud you are no matter what happens at the games.
Happy New Years!
BTW, love those earrings you got for Christmas!
Posted by: aithne | January 6, 2008 7:26 PM