Elite Shore Conference Girls Basketball Scoreboard: Friday, Dec. 19
Elite Shore Conference Girls Basketball Scoreboard
Friday, Dec. 19th
Shore Games
At Fort Athletic Club
No. 7 Manasquan 58, Pingry 26
Senior guard Jordyn Hollawell scored a game-high 16 points as the Warriors (2-0) pulled away from the Big Blue (1-1) in the second half for a decisive victory. Manasquan led 28-21 at halftime before outscoring Pingry 30-5 in the second half. Junior forward Rose LaTesta added 12 points including two three-pointers. Sophomore guard Calista Vowteras chipped in with 12 points. Junior guard Caroline Watson finished with 11 points including three three-pointers.
At Colts Neck
Rumson-Fair Haven 66, Lovett (GA) 28
Senior Erin Reid poured in a game-high 22 points and grabbed eight rebounds as the Bulldogs (2-0) routed the Lions (5-4). Junior forward Grace Smith added 12 points and four rebounds. Freshman forward Emerson Gripp finished with nine points and five rebounds. Junior guard Chloe Kelly chipped in six points and recorded a game-high five steals.
No. 5 Colts Neck 52, Georgetown Day (MD) 24
At Red Bank Catholic
No. 3 Trinity Hall 49, Demarest 44
Senior duo Grace Feeney and Bridget Rigney combined for 27 points to lead the Monarchs (2-0) past a tough Norsemen (1-1) team. Rigney finished with 14 points including a perfect 6-for-6 from the free throw line. Feeney finished with 13 points. Senior forward Niamh Stapleton chipped in with seven points include two three-pointers.
No. 1 Red Bank Catholic 53, Blair Academy 39
Senior Addy Nyemchek poured in a game-high 24 points to lead the Caseys (3-0) past the formerly unbeaten Buccaneers (5-1). Seniors Katie Liggio and Sophie Smith each added seven points. Senior Scarlet LeVake chipped in six points.
Non-Division
Ranney 60, Donovan Catholic 47
Sophomore Savannah Jackson registered a double-double with 16 points and 14 rebounds as the Panthers (1-1) pulled away to defeat the Griffins (0-1) in the fourth quarter. Ranney led 42-39 heading into the fourth quarter before outscoring Donovan Catholic 18-8. Sophomore guard Juliana Mizhir added a double-double of her own with 13 points and 10 rebounds. Sophomore Kayla Matos finished with 13 points including a team-high three three-pointers.
The victory marked the first win for new head coach Mauri Horton at her new school. Horton, who played at Rutgers for Vivian Stringer, previously coached at Plainfield and North Star Academy.
Lacey 27, New Egypt 11
Senior Brooklynn Bell registered a double-double with a game-high 16 points and 11 rebounds as the Lions (3-0) shut down the Warriors (1-1). Senior Ava Flanagan chipped in six points.
Ocean 24, Matawan 21
Senior forward Emma Burke and senior guard Erin Decker each scored a game-high eight points as the Spartans (3-0) gutted out a win in a defensive struggle against the Huskies (0-2). All eight of Burke’s points came at the free throw line while Decker converted on three field goals in addition to going 2-for-2 at the foul line. Ocean trailed 11-8 at halftime before taking a 15-14 lead at the end of the third quarter.
Manalapan 50, Middletown North 43
Junior forward Brianna Libretti erupted for 24 points as the Braves (1-1) bounced back from an opening night loss to top the Lions (0-3). Libretti converted on three three-pointers in addition to going 7-for-9 at the free throw line. Junior guard Rose D’Andrea added nine points on three treys. Junior forward Katelyn Rusinak chipped in eight points.
Senior Danielle Gonzalez scored a team-high 10 points in the loss.
Keansburg 38, Monmouth 24
Senior Gabriella Flanzbaum poured in a game-high 16 points as the Titans (1-0) earned an opening night victory over the Falcons (1-1). Junior Gianna Bettinger added eight points. Seniors Jabnelyz Crespo-Borges and Princess Graves each chipped in with six points.
Toms River South 54, Brick Memorial 30
Junior Linsey Cribbin poured in a game-high 21 points and pulled down five rebounds as the Indians (2-0) cruised past the Mustangs (0-3). Sophomore Daniella Gordon contributed in a myriad of statistical categories finishing with 12 points, nine rebounds, four steals, two blocks, and two assists. Sophomore Kylee Ford chipped in eight points.