Bulldogs Knock Off 8th Ranked Westfield

The Varsity Girls Basketball team knocked off the #8 team in the state, Westfield, Saturday night in a Hoosier Crossroads Conference showdown for second place.  The Rocks got off to a good start, outscoring the Bulldogs by 3 in the first quarter, 12-15.  The Bulldogs fired up their defense, holding Westfield to just 5 points in the second quarter.  The Bulldogs entered halftime up, 24-20.  The Bulldogs continued to play tough defense in the third quarter, holding the Rocks to nine points and increasing the lead to 34-29 after 24 minutes of action.  Kayle Comer hit a fourth-quarter 3-pointer to give the Bulldogs a 39-32 lead.  Aliyah Walker, playing great defense throughout the game, then ripped the ball away from a Westfield player passing it ahead to Zhane Roper.  Zhane was fouled and stepped to the free throw line to score two free throws to increase the Bulldogs' lead to 41-32 with 5:14 left.  But Westfield (15-2, 6-2) made a run and cut into the Bulldogs' lead.  The Bulldogs held steady.  Lindsey Low stepped up and hit a free throw extending the Bulldogs' lead to 45-42; with 12 seconds to play.  On Westfield's final possession, Aliyah blocked a three point shot attempt to secure the win.  It was a great team victory for the Dogs!