Clarion Eighth Grade Girls Win Last Home Game, Seventh Grade Drops Home Finale (12/17/15)

(By Coach Dave Constantino)
Eighth Grade Game: Clarion 37 – Forest Area 16

Clarion’s Eighth grade girls came out firing on all cylinders, Wednesday afternoon (December 16th), in their home finale and defeated Forest Area 37-16. Clarion came out in a smothering full court press and jumped out to a 13-4, first quarter lead and 21-9 at the half.

Sarah Clark played tremendous defense on Forest Area’s point guard, which led to numerous transition baskets for the Lady Cats. Unfortunately, Clark suffered a head injury in the 2nd half and was unable to return. It was a total team effort for the young Cat squad. Clarion extended their lead to 33-11 after three quarters.

All thirteen girls got in the game. Kate Murtha did a nice job with her interior defense and scored four points. Maria Bradley did a nice job on the defensive boards and scored a basket. Brennah Copenhaver scored three points and played well defensively. Ava Cherico scored four points on two jump shots and helped break the Fires full court press. Kyara Girvan played tough defense on Forest Area’s best offensive player and scored ten points. Kaitlyn Constantino who plays unselfishly at the point guard position had four assists to go with her team-leading fourteen points.
Seventh Grade Game: Forest Area 20 – Clarion 14

Clarion’s seventh grade team dropped a close decision to the Lady Fires, in the opening contest, Wednesday afternoon. Clarion played a good first half and was only down 10-8 at the half and 14-12, after three quarters. Ava Kiser led the way for the Lady Cats, with eight points. Emily Grabiak, Sarah Clark, and Hannah Hazlett all scored two points in the contest. This young Lady Cat squad continues to improve each and every game and has made significant strides over the last two months.

Clarion will wrap up its season Friday afternoon (December 18th), as they travel to take on the Clarion-Limestone Lions.

(Thanks to Coach Constantino for this article.)