Barbara Lawlor

Nederland

In the past week, the Nederland High School girls’ basketball team has played three games, two away and one home with three losses.

On January 5, 2018, the Panthers played Denver Christian Thunder who won, 15-48, starting out with a 16-0 lead in the first quarter. The Ned girls fought hard in the second quarter, outscoring the Thunder, 12-11, but lost their momentum in the second half.

Quarter scores:

0-16 12-11 1-11 2-10

Individual statistics:

Linnea Thibedeau: 1 point, 12 rebounds

Avy Henrikson: 2 points. 2 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block

Lily Windstorm: 3 points, 1 three-pointer, 1 block

Karen Sorokach: 7 points, 10 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 steals, 1 block,

Alex Sorokach: 2 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist

Sydney Nation: 1 rebound

Eileen Lanthier: 1 rebound

Rylee McCollum: 1 rebound

Last Tuesday, January 9, 2018, Nederland hosted the Twin Peaks Timberwolves, made a great fourth quarter comeback and almost tied the game in the 27-31 loss. The Panthers led 9-4 in the first quarter but the Timberwolves, in a few fast breaks, answered with five points and the first quarter ended in a 9-9 tie. The Ned girls faltered in the second quarter and ended up eight points behind. They worked hard to make it up, but not soon enough.

Senior Karen Sorokach cashed in another double double with 11 points and 10 rebounds. Linnaea Thibedeau led the rebounding with 12 grabs.

Quarter scores:

9-9 4-12 7-8 7-2

Individual statistics:

Linnea Thibedeau: 3 points, 12 rebounds,

Breegan McClish: 2 points

Avy Henrikson: 2 points, 2 rebounds, 2 steals

Lily Windstorm: 5 points, 1 three-pointer, 2 assists, 1 steal

Karen Sorokach: 11 points, 10 rebounds, 3 steals

Alex Sorokach: 4 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals

On Friday, January 12, 2018, Nederland played an away game against Dayspring Christian Academy, losing 21-62.

Quarter scores:

5-15 14-18 2-17 0-12

Individual statistics:

Rylee McCollum: 1 rebound

Lily Windstorm: 3 points, 1 three-pointer, 1 steal

Karen Sorokach: 10 points, 9 rebounds, 6 steals, 3 blocks

Alex Sorokach: 4 points, 5 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block

Avy Henrikson: 2 rebounds

Eileen Lanthier: 1 rebound

Cutline:

Fighting for space

Nederland High School basketball player Alex Sorokach looks for an opening during last Tuesday's home game against Twin Peaks. The Ned girls fought hard to make a comeback but ran out of time.