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WILLIAM TENNENT 52, QUAKERTOWN 23
Angie Pomponio turned in a glittering performance to lead Tennent to the big win in the opening round of the Quakertown Holiday Tournament. In addition to providing floor leadership, the senior point guard scored a game-high 16 points, which included a perfect 10-for-10 effort at the foul line.
“Angie is a tough kid, and she plays bigger than her size,” coach Paul Veltre said. “I’m really hoping she finds a spot to play next year when she gets to school.”
Also scoring in double figures were Kyla Gibson (13 points) and Kelly Scipione (10 points). Alyssa Christansen led Tennent (5-4) under the boards with nine rebounds – seven offensive.
“I had scouted them when they played William Allen, and I was very impressed with some of the things they were doing,” Veltre said. “My biggest concern was their size compared to us because across the board we are so much smaller.
“We wanted to put as much pressure as we could, and we rebounded the ball better than we had earlier in the season, and that made a big difference.”
Tennent opened up a 7-0 lead before Jill Martin put Quakertown on the scoreboard with just over two minutes remaining in the opening quarter. Tennent took a 20-6 lead into halftime, and in the third quarter, the visiting Panthers were ignited by the play of Pomponio, who scored six points in the frame and also had three steals and a pair of rebounds.
Scipione, who scored nine of her 10 points in the second half, buried a pair of three-point baskets in the quarter to give Tennent a 40-11 lead heading into the third quarter.
“We’re not thinking about them – we’re thinking about us and how we need to play as a team, rather than who the opponent is,” Pomponio said. “The opponent doesn’t matter.
“We’re all just trying to play together as a team, and we all strive for that one goal – the win, and the opponent doesn’t matter. We know what it’s like to be on the other side and to be getting crushed. We know what it feels like, but sometimes you have to put your feelings aside and get it done, in a respectful way though.”
Quakertown (1-8) struggled to find its offense all night long, scoring just 11 points through three quarter before closing out the game with a 12-point fourth quarter.
“We couldn’t put the ball in the basket,” coach Brittany Remmey said.
Despite her team’s offensive woes on Saturday, the second-year coach has seen progress this season.
“It’s baby steps,” Remmey said. “It’s getting the little things down first. Understanding how to rotate on defense, understanding what’s a smart pass – they’re getting there.
“I think they’re finally seeing it where last year they didn’t.”
Quakertown connected on 9-of-23 from the foul line.
“One of the things we wanted to focus on was attacking the basket,” Remmey said. “It was one of our goals to get to the foul line. They’re accomplishing mini goals.”
Tennent advanced to Monday’s title game where the Panthers will face Palisades and have an opportunity to avenge last year’s opening round loss to the Pirates.
“They’re a very well-coached team,” Veltre said. “Their size really bothered us last year. I know they graduated two of their big girls, but we’re going to have to pay attention to number 20 (Karlee Krchnavi).
“Last year, we held her to one field goal in the first half, and she ended with almost 20 but almost all of it from the foul line.”
William Tennent 12-8-20-12 52
Quakertown 4-2-5-12 23
William Tennent (52) – Angie Pomponio 16, Alyssa Christiansen 1, Kyla Gibson 13, Sarah Richie 2, Rachael Ebert 3, Nicole Long 3, Scipione 10, Dougherty 5.
Quakertown (23) – Brooke Alwine 1, Spenser Gray 4, Olivia Morano 1, Marina Cooke 2, Meghan Klee 3, Joelle Simeu 3, Jill martin 6, Megan Lynn 1, Makenna Kressley 2.
PERKIOMEN VALLEY 75, HARRY S TRUMAN 56
The Vikings sprinted to a 23-6 lead after one quarter and took a 38-20 lead into halftime. The young Tigers outscored the Vikings 24-22 in a 46-point third quarter and all but played the Vikings even in the second half.
Sophomore Jayda Campbell scored 21 points – which included five three-pointers – to lead the Tigers. Twelve of her points came in the third quarter. Fellow sophomore Daeja Moore added 16 points, 12 in the second half. Both players were named to the all-tournament team. Sabria Lytes added nine points for the Tigers (4-6).
Harry S Truman 6-14-22-14 56
Perkiomen Valley 23-15-24-13 75
Harry S Truman (75) – Darnella McMillan 6, Daeja Moore 16, Jayda Campbell 21, Jasmyn Wilson 4, Sabria Lytes 9.
Perkiomen Valley (56) – Nikki Marino 3, Katie Leahy 5, AnaMarie Bruni 6, KT Armstrong 25, Kelsey Giese 6, Haley Streeper 5, Caitlyn Byrne 4, Tori Walter 12, McKenna Kohler 1, Megan Jonassen 8.
SOUDERTON 52, WISSAHICKON 27
The Indians – minus starters Marissa Sandone and Olivia Kaunert because of illness – got back on the winning track in Saturday’s consolation game of the Wissahickon Holiday Tournament, benefitting from the strong play of their three freshmen.
All three – Tori Dowd (14 points), Sami Falencki (11 points) and Alana Cardona (11 points) finished the game in double digits.
“Our freshmen really stepped up – they played with a lot of confidence,” coach Lynn Carroll said. “Krista Schneider played through sickness.
“We only had six (regulars), but everyone gave us good minutes.”
The Indians wasted little time before seizing control, opening up a 15-8 lead after one quarter and stretching that to 28-9 by halftime – thanks to a 13-1 second quarter burst.
Dowd, who earned a spot on the all-tournament team, scored eight points in the opening half. Falencki had a pair of three-pointers in a half that saw the Indians connect on four shots from beyond the arc, and Schneider and Cardona both had five points in the first half.
The Indians added to their lead with a 14-7 third quarter to go into the final frame with a 42-16 lead.
For the Trojans, Alisha Kelly, who also was named to the all-tournament team, had 11 points, and Daria Earland added 10. Brittany Gelman had five points.
The Indians will take a 4-7 record into the New Year (2-2 SOL) while the Trojans are 1-8 overall (1-3 SOL).
Souderton 15-13-14-10 52
Wissahickon 8-1-7-11 27
Souderton (52) – Tori Dowd 14, Krista Schneider 8, Alana Cardona 11, Noelle Noble 2, Sami Falencki 11, Mia Sherer 6.
Wissahickon (27) – Daria Earland 10, Brittany Gelman 5, Alisha Kelly 11, Anna Morgan 1.
PENNRIDGE 42, DANIEL BOONE 38
Senior captain Shelby Schoonover scored 16 points to lead the Lady Rams to the win in the consolation game of the Boyertown Holiday Tournament. Lydia Constanzer added eight points and 15 rebounds – eight offensive – in a dominant effort in the paint. Kaeli White also had eight points to go along with four rebounds and three steals.
The Lady Rams (5-4) led 6-5 after one quarter and took a 17-13 lead into halftime. They outscored Daniel Boone 11-9 in the third quarter to go into the final quarter with a 28-22 lead.
Pennridge 6-11-11-14 42
Daniel Boone 5-8-9-16 38
Pennridge (42) – Shelby Schoonover 16, Kaeli White 8, Devan Rimmer 5, Lydia Constanzer 8, Jenna Dominic 3, Margot Brill 2.
COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH 69, DELAWARE MILITARY ACADEMY 32
The Golden Hawks opened up an 18-5 lead after one quarter and took a 33-14 lead into halftime of Saturday’s opening round of the Diamond State Classic.
“Our press helped us get some steals, and that led to offense,” coach Monica Stolic said. “We rebounded very well, and that led to our transition points. We also were able to get the ball inside pretty easily.”
Allison Taub once again dominated play inside, leading the Hawks with 23 points, 10 rebounds and four steals. Shannon Taub added 15 points and five assists, and junior forward Christiana Deo also had a big day in the paint, contributing nine points and 15 rebounds.
Cara Barlow added nine points, and Carley Rizzo had six. Payton Spadaccino had five points, six assists and seven steals.
“She did a good job handling the ball,” Stolic said.
The Golden Hawks (4-2, 3-1 SOL) will face St. Marks (Del.) in Sunday’s championship game at 4 p.m.
Council Rock South 18-15-21-15 69
Delaware Military 5-9-6-12 32
Council Rock South (69) – Allison Taub 23, Shannon Taub 15, Cara Barlow 9, Christiana Deo 9, Payton Spadaccino 5, Carley Rizzo 6, Emma Jones 2.
NORRISTOWN 51, PHOENIXVILLE 36
Norristown exploded for 21 points in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Phantoms 21-3 to turn a 35-30 deficit after three quarters into the no-doubt-about-it win in the consolation game of the Marple Newtown Holiday Tournament.
To that point, it had been a bumpy ride for the Eagles, who turned a 16-11 deficit after one quarter into a 23-18 halftime lead, thanks to a 12-2 second quarter burst. The Phantoms responded with a 15-7 third quarter to go on top by five, setting the stage for the Eagles’ fantastic finish.
Pattie Fortescue, one of three Eagles in double figures, led the charge with 17 points while Brianna Schools and Lauren Fortescue both added 14 points.
Norristown 11-12-7-21 51
Phoenixville 16-2-15-3 36
LAKE TAYLOR 68, CENTRAL BUCKS WEST 57
Lake Taylor has three state championship banners hanging in its gymnasium. Last year, the Lady Titans captured Virginia’s 4A title after winning the 3A title the year before and also in 2010. If you’re counting, that’s three state titles in the last five years.
In Saturday’s opening round game of the Boo Williams Holiday Classic (Gold Division), the Lady Titans handed the Bucks their first loss of the season.
Nicole Munger led the Bucks with 16 points while sophomore Maggie Rakowsky added 15, which included a pair of treys and a 7-for-7 showing at the foul line. Corrinne Godshall had nine points and Makenzie Mason, seven points. Peyton Traina and Mackenzie Carroll both added five points for the Bucks (6-1).
The Bucks will return to action on Monday at 4 p.m.
FREEDOM 39, HATBORO-HORSHAM 32
The Hatters rallied from a two-point first-quarter deficit to outscore Freedom 11-8 in the second quarter to go into halftime with a 16-15 advantage. Freedom answered with a 16-7 third quarter, and the Hatters never recuperated, dropping Saturday’s opening round game of the Salisbury Holiday Tournament.
Junior Cassidy Quattro scored 13 points to lead the Hatters while Hannah Mallon had six.
Hatboro-Horsham (3-5) will face Oley Valley in Monday’s consolation game at 1 p.m.
Hatboro-Horsham 5-11-7-9 32
Freedom 7-8-16-8 39
Hatboro-Horsham (32) – Bergen Sims 2, Haley Seifert 5, Amanda Brett 2, Hannah Mallon 6, Julia Thornton 4, Cassidy Quattro 13.
Freedom (39) – Herman 6, Sanchez 6, Heaney 1, Silfies 15, Jefferson 2, Erie 3, Garza 6.
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