The Manchester Lady Squires earned a hard-fought 42-28 victory over Lewis Cass Tuesday.
Manchester took a 20-14 lead into halftime and continued to build on that advantage throughout the second half. The Squires set the tone defensively, making things difficult for Lewis Cass.
Emma Walker led all scorers with 18 points and 10 rebounds, recording a double-double while providing a strong presence inside. Elin Betten also made a big impact on the glass, pulling down 11 rebounds to go along with 5 points, 2 assists, 3 steals, and a block. The rebounding efforts of Emma and Elin were key to controlling the paint and limiting second-chance opportunities. Olivia Stevens added 12 points and came up with some huge three-pointers in the fourth quarter to help extend the Squires’ lead. Ava Sautter contributed 7 points, 4 assists, and 2 steals, doing a great job attacking the basket, putting pressure on the defense, and finding her teammates for scoring opportunities. Brooklynn Grimes and Allie Egolf provided valuable contributions with their hustle and willingness to do the little things.
The Manchester JV Lady Squires battled through a slow offensive start before finding their rhythm in the second half to earn a 32-22 victory over Lewis Cass.
McKayla Dillon-3 rebounds, 1 steal
Kerrington Hearn-6 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 block, 1 steal
Rachel Eberly-9 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 5 steals
Hope Dawson-3 rebounds
Kendall Lauer-9 points, 5 rebounds, 2 blocks, 2 steals
Hannah Dawson-2 points, 2 rebounds
Ely Mobley-2 points, 1 rebound, 3 assists, 2 steals
Clare D’Andrea- 1 point, 4 rebounds, 1 steal
Delaney Harshman- 3 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists
Brynna Harshman-2 rebounds, 1 assist
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