Lady Dogs Shock Carmel

The Varsity Girls' Basketball Team traveled to Carmel on Friday night to face a high scoring Greyhound squad.  After two overtimes and a lot of hard work, heart, pride and determination the Dogs came away with a HUGE victory, 56-51.

The 'Hounds got off to a quick start - they were up at the end of the first quarter, 10-16.  The Dogs turned up the D in the second quarter holding the 'Hounds to only 5 points.  The Dogs gained the advantage behind three, 3 point baskets by Zhane Roper.  The Dogs were up at half 23-21.  The 'Hounds came out with a vengeance in the third and scored several quick baskets, but the Dogs did not give up.  The 'Hounds were up 33-40 at the beginning of the  fourth.  The Dogs stepped up their D in the fourth, again holding Carmel to only 5 points in the quarter.  With only minutes to play, the Dogs relied on good defense and a couple of 3's by Reilly Olmstead to keep them in the game.  Daija Middlebrook and Zhane hit critical shots in the fourth to help the Dogs keep within distance to win the game.

With just seconds to play the Dogs had a chance to tie the score as they trailed, 43-45.  Aliyah Walker rebounded a missed shot and scored a bucket to tie the score as time expired in regulation.  

The Dogs would hit 11 free throws in the two overtimes to secure the win.

Aliyah Walker set a school record grabbing 26 rebounds.  The previous record was 25 set in 1978.  Aliyah finished with 9 points, 6 blocks and a steal.  Reilly scored a team high 18 points.  Zhane finished with 14 points, hitting a perfect 3 of 3 from behind the 3 point arc.  Zhane grabbed 5 rebounds and dished out 2 assists.

Devin Courtney finished with 8 points and had 5 rebounds.  Devin played great D on Carmel's leading scorer.  Daija grabbed 7 offensive rebounds.  Hannah Linville had 5 steals.  Chazney Jones hit two free throws in the final seconds of the second overtime.  Tyon McKenzie did a great job controlling the ball and playing defense.  Tyon grabbed two boards.

It was an overall awesome team victory.  The Dogs face county rival Plainfield on Wednesday night.  Come out and support your Dogs!