December 15, 2005

sports

Bulldog Sports Roundup

Compiled by Lauren Heaton

The YSHS girls basketball team came out on top of a close 41–39 battle against Cedarville on Saturday, Dec. 10. The Lady Bulldogs improved to 4–1 this season.

It was a nip-and-tuck game from the opening jump ball, with both teams patiently running their offenses.

Tenia Scarver took control of the Lady Bulldog offense, distributing the ball inside and along the perimeter and keeping the Indians’ defense honest and confused.

Yellow Springs led at the end of the first quarter, 12–9.

The second quarter was physical inside the paint as both teams fought for rebounds and positioning. Carly Bailey had a four-inch handicap to the Indians’ center but matched her rebound for rebound. Bailey ended the night with 14 boards and a few bruises. Only 2 points separated the two teams at half, with the Lady Bulldogs up, 25–23.

The Indians opened the third quarter by scoring 5 straight points. Alisha Lucas made a key jump shot to put a stop to the Indians’ run and get the Bulldogs back on track. Ryder Comstock and Alisha Walker grabbed 3 defensive rebounds apiece to help keep Cedarville at bay. The third quarter ended with both teams scoring only 8 points.

The final quarter was as exciting as a big NCAA game. The teams traded the lead, gradually stepping up the pressure as the final minutes approached. Jessica Kellar made the final steal to clinch the Bulldog victory.

Bailey was the high scorer with 17 points, followed by Tenia Scarver with 14.

“Stats don’t always give the total picture, and today was proof,” coach Alex Autry said. “Without the hustle and defensive effort by Burrick, Foster and Lucas, Cedarville would have blown us out.”

Games canceled due to snow
The YSHS boys and girls basketball games on Thursday, Dec. 8, and Friday, Dec. 9, were canceled due to weather.

The YSHS swim meet results from Saturday will be printed in next week’s paper.

Contact: lheaton@ysnews.com

Alumni hoops tourney

The annual Yellow Springs High School alumni basketball tournament will be held Friday, Dec. 30, and Saturday, Dec. 31, in the high school gym.

Participants can sign up to play on Dec. 30. The cost to play is $10 per player. Admission to the tournament is $3 per day. Proceeds benefit the Yellow Springs basketball program. For more information, call Carl Schumacher at 532-3474 or Jeff Mohlman at 416-0139.

Students hold fundraiser

The Charlotte Drake Philanthropy Council at Yellow Springs High School raised almost $1,000 for the Red Cross during a silent auction at the First Presbyterian Church on Saturday, Dec. 3.

The group is funded by the Yellow Springs Foundation to review and disperse grants benefiting students and the community at large.

The group includes Sarah Morrison, Tyler Johnson, Danielle Doubt, Laura Hyde, Jillian Bothwell, Lydia Stutzman, Ellen Swisher, Caity Bothwell and group advisors Carla Steiger and Principal John Gudgel.