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Laurel Highlands had an easier time and Albert Gallatin needed to fend off a late rally, but both girls teams closed 2023 with victories Friday in the Christmas at the Corral tournament hosted by Laurel Highlands.
The host Fillies rolled out to a 22-2 lead after the first quarter on their way to a 67-28 victory over Beth-Center.
Charleroi cut its deficit to five points in the final minute, but Albert Gallatin held on for a 52-47 victory.
The Lady Bulldogs had a difficult time handling Laurel Highlands无毛视频� full-court pressure and the home team made the most of the turnovers for a 41-13 halftime lead.
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Beth-Center regrouped at halftime and came out with more life, fending off the mercy rule for most of the half. The Lady Bulldogs nearly matched their first half point total with 11 points in the quarter.
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Davis was also pleased with how the point total was distributed with Miya Harris scoring a game-high 19 points. Ayrianna Sumpter scored 15 points and grabbed eight rebounds, while Aierra Jenkins finished with 13 points and seven rebounds.
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Emma Shashura led Beth-Center with 13 points.
Both teams enter section play next week and the coaches believe the holiday games helped in the preparation. The undefeated FIllies (9-0) play Elizabeth Forward, while Beth-Center faces Carmichaels.
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Hill said he was happy with how his squad improved defensively heading into section play.
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Hill is in his first season and looks for the program to move forward to better days.
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The Lady Colonials were rolling early with a 23-8 lead after the first quarter. But Charleroi coach Bob Zynosky changed the defense and held Albert Gallatin to 29 points over the final 24 minutes.
The Lady Cougars actually held a 10-point advantage in the final three quarters.
Charleroi was able to slice the deficit to nine points late in the fourth quarter, and then cut it to seven points and eventually five on Ella Sypolt无毛视频檚 lay-up with about three minutes left in the game.
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Mya Glisan converted several wide open shots in the first quarter, but had to work for her team-high 23 points against the man defense. Grayce Panos finished with 15 points and Mikayla Shea added 11.
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Charleroi was also able to produce with its motion offense against Albert Gallatin无毛视频檚 defense.
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Hoone said foul trouble created issues on both ends of the court.
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Bella Carroto led the Lady Cougars (4-3) with a game-high 24 points. Ella Sypolt added 13.
Charleroi plays Waynesburg Central in section play next week.
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The Lady Colonials (0-2, 3-6) have a tough start to 2024 with section road games against Oakland Catholic and McKeesport.
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In other tournament action, the Waynesburg Central girls closed the KSA Tournament in Florida with a 43-30 win over North Royalton.
Kaley Rohanna paced the Lady Raiders (9-1) with a game-high 22 points. Addison Blair and Josie Horne both grabbed 10 rebounds.