Sports

Girls’ basketball team overpowers University, 85-56

Lily Brinker, Executive Sports Editor

January 24, 2024

The Girls’ basketball team triumphed over Two Rivers rival, University, on the road, 85-56. This win advanced their regional record to 4-1.

During the last three minutes of warm-ups, our girls’ got moved into University’s auxiliary gym.

“We had to move into their smaller gym, because there was a leak in the gym,” said Jillian Huffman.

After losing, 57-65, on University’s home court last season, the girls came back with avenges.

“We played well as a team that game. Lala played really well and scored 32 points. Overall we played together the whole game and didn’t let changing gyms right before the game brother us,” said Jillian Huffman.

Stat Leaders:

Lala Woods #35: 32 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 7 steals

Alexis Bordas #30: 25 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists

Natalie Daugherty #21: 13 points, 2 rebounds, 5 assists, 6 steals

Jillian Huffman #20: 6 points, 8 rebounds

Seneca Heller #22: 5 points, 2 rebounds, 9 assists

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About the Contributor

Lily Brinker, Executive Sports Editor

Lily Brinker is the two-year Executive Sports Editor of The Park Press and a Wheeling Park High School senior. She is one of the founding members of The Park Press and a founder of the Ohio County Schools volleyball league. Lily is a four-year member of the Wheeling Park volleyball team and a two-year basketball team member. Brinker is a three-year letterman on the volleyball team and back-to-back captain. Her leadership isn’t just limited to Wheeling Park, she is also a three-year captain of her club volleyball team, OVVC. Lily Brinker was named All-Valley last season for her outstanding performance. She plans to continue her athletic career at West Liberty University, and major in elementary education. Lily is a member of the National Honor Society and the Quill & Scroll Honor Society. She is a two-year member of the Beyond Education Program, Freshmen Mentor, and REAP. Brinker is a four-year member of the Drug-Free Club of America.