Game 36
(12/22/09)
Moline vs. Rockton Hononegah (Girl's Basketball)
Sterling Shootout
With a win in this game, the Moline Maroons would claim the Sterling Shootout title, outright. Moline has just 8 players available, so depth is a concern. Two of their top players (Brittany Bush and Erika Leader) are out with injuries.
Hononegah coach Randy Weibel came up before the broadcast with his team's stats. He apologized for not getting back to me earlier. As much of a stats geek that I am, the main reason I use them is to look at free throws and points.
The Indians bring in an (8-5) record to this game, after beating Sterling (62-57) in the first game of the day. When I arrived at the gym, there was a woman from Hononegah sitting near the press table, so I was able to get their pronunciations.
Moline jumped out to an early 17-12 lead, led by a pair of baskets from Amanda Smith and Emily Kauzlarich. Lindsay Carroll had a hot second quarter for the Indians, draining three, three-pointers and had 14 points for Hononegah at the half. Moline led 37-34 at the break. The Maroons, as expected and what they have done all year, had a balanced scoring effort.
The Maroons won the third quarter as well, 16-15. Marquisha Harris dominated the quarter with eight points. The Indians had some hot outside shooting from Carroll, Erin Ryczek, and Elizabeth Jordan.
A slower pace in the fourth quarter, as Moline held on for the 64-59 win. The Indians made strides during the final eight minutes, but the Maroons were clutch at the free throw line when it counted, (5-7) during the fourth quarter.
Marquisha Harris scored 18 points for Moline in the victory, while Miranda Geever added 13 points, and Allyssa Decker pitched in 12 points. Hononegah was led by Lindsay Carroll's game-high 19 points. Erin Ryczek added 17 points, and Nicole Smith scored 14 points. Smith (6'3" So.) was pretty impressive for Hononegah. If she continues to improve, she could be a force.
The achilles heel for Hononegah in this game was turnovers in the second half. The Indians only committed five turnovers in the first half, but had 15 in the second half. Moline was even through, finishing with only 11 on the game, six in the first half, and the other five in the second half.
With the win, Moline goes (5-0) in the tournament, to claim the championship trophy outright. Hononegah finished the tournament, (3-2).
The Quest File Notes
Game 36
Date: 12/22/09
Result: Moline hangs on for 64-59 win over Hononegah and wins Sterling Shootout
Miles: 0
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