By Drew Terhall
Dailyadvocate.com
PLEASANT HILL — The sport by no means acquired out of hand for Ansonia. However as soon as Newton clawed again to take a lead, they by no means gave it up.
The Girl Tigers misplaced 43-39 on the highway to Newton on Jan. 11 in a WOAC matchup. Ansonia had the alternatives to get themselves forward, however they couldn’t capitalize. Head coach Connor Custenborder mentioned he must evaluation the movie, however his coaches counted 9 missed layups within the second half.
“Not even simply the layups, we get two on ones and we don’t execute making a go and so they tip it out of bounds. A whole lot of alternatives left on the market at present,” Custenborder mentioned.
Ansonia got here out and grabbed an early lead. Each groups set the tone for this low-scoring affair. With 4:10 left within the first quarter, Ansonia led 2-1. Newton scored their first discipline purpose of the sport with two minutes left.
A final second put again by senior Bailey Schmit gave Ansonia a 10-8 lead after the primary quarter.
Each groups had their foul troubles and their turnover points. The Girl Indians and the Girl Tigers introduced out the total court docket press and each had their troubles with it.
All through the sport, each groups additionally had foul troubles. Custenborder mentioned it damage to have his main scorer, rebounder and blocker in freshman London Reichert out with foul hassle. In addition they guards Schmit and junior Gabby Leeper out many of the sport with foul hassle.
However, Custenborder mentioned sophomore Olivia Schmitmeyer performed effectively with Reichert in foul hassle. Additionally, like she has all 12 months, sophomore Rose Barga performed effectively enjoying extra minutes.
“Subsequent man up. Rose has completed an important job off the bench for us all 12 months, stepping up,” Custenborder mentioned.
Newton led 17-15 at halftime and maintained their lead within the second half. Even with Ansonia forcing turnovers, the fouls and the missed photographs have been hurting them.
Newton’s main scorer, senior Reese Hess, began to get going within the second half. She had 16 factors within the second half and carried the Newton offense.
Custenborder mentioned Hess is a good participant and so they tried to get extra gamers on her on protection.
“We went to a 1-3-1 zone and I mentioned we acquired to verify we’re on 5. They get one go and she or he will get it,” Custenborder mentioned. “She’s an important participant. Credit score to her for making photographs and attending to the opening attending to the free throw line.”
Hess was 7 for 10 from the free throw line within the second half and made six discipline targets whole with two threes. Hess led all scorers with 24 factors.
Within the fourth quarter, Newton saved their distance as they have been capable of finding a bit extra success beating the press and scoring in transition.
Ansonia made just a few photographs to maintain up with the Girl Indians, however couldn’t make sufficient to take the lead.
Schmit led Ansonia with 9 factors. Barga and sophomore Olivia Creager each scored eight factors.
Ansonia is now 6-8 on the season with a 3-5 WOAC file. They won’t play till the Rt. 47 Shootout at Mississinawa Valley on Jan. 20 at 6 p.m.
Contact Each day Advocate sports activities editor Drew Terhall at [email protected]
Originally posted 2024-01-12 03:06:24.