It was a busy Saturday on the hardwood for area girls basketball teams, with action ranging from middle school play to varsity conference matchups. Here’s a look at how our local teams fared.
TRIAD vs MECHANICSBURG – VARSITY
Triad was on the road Saturday afternoon, falling at Mechanicsburg by a final of 84–1.
Jazz Ford scored the lone point for the Cardinals and grabbed three rebounds, while Emma Martin also pulled down three boards. Triad now stands at 0–7 on the year and 0–5 in OHC play, while Mechanicsburg improves to 4-3 overall and 2-3 in OHC play.
RIVERSIDE – VARSITY
In varsity action, the Riverside Lady Pirates picked up a conference rivalry win over Lehman Catholic, topping the Cavaliers 43–34.
Lehman led at the end of each of the first three quarters, but Riverside stayed within striking distance before pulling away late. Kenna Johnson paced the Lady Pirates with 20 points, while Kenzie Stotler and Emilee Robinson added six points apiece.
With the win, Riverside improves to 3–4 on the season and 2–2 in conference play.
RIVERSIDE – 7TH GRADE
Riverside’s 7th grade girls turned in a strong performance Saturday, defeating Ben Logan 33–12.
Kinsley Crawford led the way with 14 points, while Brylee Shepherd and Erica Blair each added eight. Emma Schneider chipped in three as Riverside controlled the game from start to finish.
WEST LIBERTY-SALEM – VARSITY
West Liberty-Salem stayed unbeaten on the season Saturday with a 53–32 win over Northeastern.
The Tigers were led by Ava Poppe with 17 points and Arianna Weaver with 16, as WL-S improved to 6–0 overall and 5–0 in conference play.
WEST LIBERTY-SALEM – JV
In JV action, West Liberty-Salem also came out on top, defeating Northeastern 28–13. Ava Martin led the way for the Tigers with eight points.
BENJAMIN LOGAN vs. NORTH UNION – VARSITY
In varsity action, Ben Logan fell to North Union 70–25 in a challenging outing.
The Lady Raiders struggled to establish offensive rhythm throughout the game, as North Union’s defensive pressure disrupted scoring opportunities and allowed the Wildcats to control the tempo. Ben Logan was also unable to slow North Union’s fast-paced attack on the defensive end.
Ben Logan scoring leaders were Daylin Varner with seven points, followed by Jozie Taylor, Joplin Schneider, and Adilynne Gregg with four points each. Molly Siefring added three points.
The Varsity Lady Raiders will return to CBC play next Saturday with a varsity-only matchup on the road at Springfield Shawnee, scheduled for a 1:00 p.m. tip.
BENJAMIN LOGAN vs. NORTH UNION – JV
The Benjamin Logan Lady Raiders hosted North Union in a CBC matchup Saturday afternoon, with the JV contest opening the day.
The JV Lady Raiders battled hard against a tough North Union squad but came up short in a 34–21 loss. Jozie Taylor and Brielle Kline each scored six points to lead Ben Logan, while Madison Shields added five points and three steals in the effort.
The JV Lady Raiders will look to bounce back next Saturday when they travel to Marion Harding for a non-league, JV-only contest beginning at 4:00 p.m.
