E.T. Richardson girls' basketball play continues

The E.T. Richardson Middle School girls’ basketball team swept two league opponents to improve their record to 11-1 on the season. The team continues to play well at both ends of the floor as they look to end their season on a high note.
E.T. Richardson 28
Strath Haven 15
The team traveled to the Panthers floor for their first and only meeting of the year and came away with a hard- fought victory.
The host Panthers packed their defense into a 2-3 zone to negate the Cougar’s height advantage. This strategy kept the host in the game for the first quarter.
Amanda Hopkins scored two points as she drove down the lane for two of her six points in the game. Maggie O’Connell also scored from the outside as the teams traded baskets in a lack luster effort by the Cougars.
The second quarter saw the real Cougars arrive as they went on a 16-3 second quarter run. Jill Condon was sensational as she scored four points and swiped six rebounds in the quarter alone.
Bridget Whitaker continued to make things happen with her hustle. Whitaker scored four points while causing chaos for the Panthers on offense.
Colleen Culbertson continued to play well at both ends of the floor. She led all scorers with eight points. Stephanie Mc Cann closed out the scoring as she muscled her way in the paint for a put back to give her team a commanding 20-7 advantage at the half.
The second half saw the teams trade baskets. Hopkins dominated, scoring four points. Mackenzie Schott knocked down a perimeter jump shot. Schott’s ball handling has been a nice addition to her team as she has scored, passed and played great defense.
Gianna Zulli and Courtney Clark combined to haul in six rebounds to limit the ’Haven squad from making a dent in the Cougars’ advantage. Bailey O’Brien and Erika Biehlalso contributed as they assisted on their teams scores in the second half.
E.T. Richardson 38
Springton Lake 10
The Cougars traveled to Springton Lake for their second meeting of the year. In earlier action, the Cougars led 30-0 before allowing six late points in their first game of the year.
The host Lions came to play the second time as they battled the Cougars to a 9-4 first quarter deficit. Amanda Hopkins was unstoppable as she led all scorers in the game with ten points. Hopkins scored seven in the first quarter alone to carry her team.
Jamie Brower also played well, adding seven points in the game, including the first basket of the game. Mackenzie Schott and Maggie O’Connell played solid defense while being kept off the score sheet due to the hosts excessive fouling.
In second quarter the Cougars doubled their advantage. Bailey O’Brien played her best game of the year as she scored six points and was a force at both ends. Jill Condon contributed a mid-range shot and Kiley Fasy hit from outside to add to the advantage. The half ended with the Cougars leading 17-8.
The Cougars played their best basketball of the year in the third quarter as they erupted for 16 points. Bridget Whitaker ignited this run with her steals while scoring eight third quarter points.
Brower and Hopkins scored the ball as they combined for eight points in the quarter. Ginna Zulli and Courtney Clark added a defensive presence in the second half as they forced the Lakers into numerous turnovers.
Colleen Culbertson continued her nice stretch of scoring as she hit a three point play to close out the scoring and lead her team to their 11th win of the year.