Barbara Lawlor, Nederland.

There was great joy in the Nederland High School gym last Tuesday night when the Panther girls

won their second game of the season, 29-26.

It may not sound like a huge victorious season, but a handful of determined young women have

worked hard to claim that win and never did let their many close losses get them down.

It was a home game against the Union Colony Prep Timberwolves and it was a struggle all the way.

At halftime, the Ned girls were behind 13-17 and the team was eager for the second half, knowing they

had a good chance.

Both teams fought hard defensively in the third quarter, neither of them allowing good shots at the

basket. The Panthers inched past the Timberwolves, came up with two points, and momentum pushed

them forward to win the game in the final minutes.

Karen Sorokach carried the scoring and the rebounding with a spectacular 20-point, 10 rebound

double double. Breegan McClish played strong with five points, six rebounds and three blocks.

The girls and the fans went home filled with the joy of victory.

Quarter scores:

7-8 6-9 2-0 14-9

Individual Statistics:

Rylee McCollum:1 rebound, 1 assist

Breegan McClish: 5 points, 3/3 free throws, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals, 2 blocks

Any Henrikson: 6 rebounds, 4 steals, 2 blocks

Sydney Nation: 3 rebounds, 1 assist

Karen Sorokach: 20 points, 10 rebounds, 3 steals, 6 blocks

Alex Sorokach: 4 points, 1 rebound, 4 assists, 4 steals

On Friday, February 9, the Ned girls played the Highland Huskies, a venerable team in the league,

and lost 20-48. Once again, Karen Sorokach had a double double scoring 16 points and capturing 11

rebounds. Eileen Lanthier was quick on her feet, pulling in nine rebounds.

Quarter scores:

4-18 0-10 6-14 10-6

Individual Statistics:

Amy Henrikson: 7 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 block

Madeliene Prince: 1 assist

Rylee McCollum: 1 block

Sydney Nation: 1 rebound

Clementine Miller: 1 block

Lily Lindstrom: 3 rebounds

Eileen Lanthier: 9 rebounds

Karen Sorokach: 16 points, 11 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block

Alex Sorokach: 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 5 steals