HomeLocal SportsTigers hot shooting ends Rams season; Calvary Christian falls in tournamentTigers hot shooting ends Rams season; Calvary Christian falls in tournamentThu, February 16, 2023 by April KingSHARE NOW The West Liberty-Salem girls ran past fellow OHC team Greeneview 60-23 Wednesday at Covington in the Division III Sectional.The Rams dared the Tigers to shoot from the perimeter and WL-S was up to the task hitting three-pointers all over the floor.Ava Astorino hit four in the first half and Megan Hollar added three more. The Tigers hit 9 three’s for the game.Defense also played a role as WL-S held a lead of 21-13 after the first quarter and proceeded to shutout the Rams in the 2nd frame outscoring them 23-0 to take a 44-13 halftime lead.The Tigers backed off in the 2nd half and took out the starters early in the 4th quarter.Ava Astorino led the team with 15 points (five three-pointers) while Chaley Wade added 14, Megan Hollar had 11, Bailey Poppe 9, Lilly Weaver 7, and Maddie & Kayla Cole each had 2 points.West Liberty-Salem moves to (14-10) and will face Preble Shawnee in the Sectional Final Monday night at 6:00 on 98.3 WPKO.Preble Shawnee beat Graham 63-30.In Division IV from Sidney, Jackson Center eliminated Calvary Christian 49-9.
