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TVHS Girls Basketball vs Pickerington Central 2/10
"Vikings Can't Keep Up with Unbeaten Tigers"
Leading 11-9, Pickerington Central went on a 17-2 run to pull further away. The Tigers then extended their lead with a 15-point run, making it difficult for Teays Valley to catch up.
The game began with Pickerington Central taking an early 6-0 lead, prompting the Vikings to call a timeout. Teays Valley responded with their first basket, courtesy of Tessa Horsley, followed by a three-pointer from Cami Robins in the first quarter. Horsley added a free throw to narrow the gap to 7-9.
However, Pickerington Central quickly regained momentum as Gabby Plair sank back-to-back three-pointers, and London Johnson added another to make it 9-17. Just before the first period expired, Zoe Coleman scored a jumper to extend the Pickerington Central lead to 9-19.
In the second quarter, Avery Mann hit the first basket for the Vikings at 5:20. Mikaila Assmoah and Blossom Wallace then scored for the Tigers, and Pickerington Central went on a 24-8 run to take a 43-17 lead into halftime.
In the second half, Areyana Karshner got the Vikings on the board first, making it 19-49. However, Pickerington Central quickly regained control, with Blossom Wallace and Deyon Smith scoring baskets to ignite a scoring surge. The Tigers' defense then clamped down, holding Teays Valley to just 13 points in the second half, as they cruised to a 60-30 victory.
Cooper McManaway led Teays Valley in scoring with eight points, including two three-pointers. Tessa Horsley collected seven rebounds to lead the Vikings on the glass.
Other key contributors for Teays Valley included Amelia Brumfield with 7 points, Tessa Horsley with 6 points, Cami Robins with 5 points, Avery Mann with 2 points, and Areyana Karshner with 2 points.
London Johnson led Pickerington Central in scoring with 12 points. Kennady Gordon and Gabby Plair each hit multiple three-pointers for the Tigers.
Other key contributors for Pickerington Central included Zoe Coleman with 11 points, Blossom Wallace with 9 points, Kennady Gordon with 10 points, Gabby Plair with 8 points, Deyon Smith with 4 points, Mikaila Assmoah with 4 points, and Ameera Jenkins with 2 points.
"Obviously, when you're going against the fifth-ranked team in the central district and in division one, and who are undefeated in conference play, you have to bring your best," said TV coach Trevor Younkin. "Our girls battled and brought a lot to the table, but we just didn't hit some shots and took care of the ball at times. They capitalized on our mistakes with easy transition layups. Despite the loss, I'm thrilled with the girls' attitude and fight. They didn't give up, and it would have been easy to throw in the towel. I'm very proud of that and I told them in the locker room after the game, our record doesn't matter—whether it's 7-15 or whatever. Everyone is 0-0 going into the tournament, and we're going to use this experience to fuel us moving forward."
Next up for the Vikings will be their opening OHSAA tournament game against Franklin Heights on Wednesday for a 7:00 pm tip.
Box Score
Teays Valley (30)
Cooper McManaway: 8 points, 2 three-pointers
Amelia Brumfield: 7 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist
Tessa Horsley: 6 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists
Cami Robins: 5 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal
Areyana Karshner: 2 points, 4 rebounds, 1 steal
Avery Mann: 2 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist
Pickerington Central (60)
London Johnson: 12 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist
Zoe Coleman: 11 points, 2 rebounds
Kennady Gordon: 10 points, 2 rebounds, 2 three-pointers
Gabby Plair: 8 points, 2 rebounds, 2 three-pointers
Blossom Wallace: 9 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist
Deyon Smith: 4 points
Mikaila Asamoah: 4 points
Ameera Jenkins: 2 points
Score by Quarter
Q1: Pickerington Central 19, Teays Valley 9
Q2: Pickerington Central 24, Teays Valley 8
Q3: Pickerington Central 11, Teays Valley 7
Q4: Pickerington Central 6, Teays Valley 6
"Vikings Can't Keep Up with Unbeaten Tigers"
Leading 11-9, Pickerington Central went on a 17-2 run to pull further away. The Tigers then extended their lead with a 15-point run, making it difficult for Teays Valley to catch up.
The game began with Pickerington Central taking an early 6-0 lead, prompting the Vikings to call a timeout. Teays Valley responded with their first basket, courtesy of Tessa Horsley, followed by a three-pointer from Cami Robins in the first quarter. Horsley added a free throw to narrow the gap to 7-9.
However, Pickerington Central quickly regained momentum as Gabby Plair sank back-to-back three-pointers, and London Johnson added another to make it 9-17. Just before the first period expired, Zoe Coleman scored a jumper to extend the Pickerington Central lead to 9-19.
In the second quarter, Avery Mann hit the first basket for the Vikings at 5:20. Mikaila Assmoah and Blossom Wallace then scored for the Tigers, and Pickerington Central went on a 24-8 run to take a 43-17 lead into halftime.
In the second half, Areyana Karshner got the Vikings on the board first, making it 19-49. However, Pickerington Central quickly regained control, with Blossom Wallace and Deyon Smith scoring baskets to ignite a scoring surge. The Tigers' defense then clamped down, holding Teays Valley to just 13 points in the second half, as they cruised to a 60-30 victory.
Cooper McManaway led Teays Valley in scoring with eight points, including two three-pointers. Tessa Horsley collected seven rebounds to lead the Vikings on the glass.
Other key contributors for Teays Valley included Amelia Brumfield with 7 points, Tessa Horsley with 6 points, Cami Robins with 5 points, Avery Mann with 2 points, and Areyana Karshner with 2 points.
London Johnson led Pickerington Central in scoring with 12 points. Kennady Gordon and Gabby Plair each hit multiple three-pointers for the Tigers.
Other key contributors for Pickerington Central included Zoe Coleman with 11 points, Blossom Wallace with 9 points, Kennady Gordon with 10 points, Gabby Plair with 8 points, Deyon Smith with 4 points, Mikaila Assmoah with 4 points, and Ameera Jenkins with 2 points.
"Obviously, when you're going against the fifth-ranked team in the central district and in division one, and who are undefeated in conference play, you have to bring your best," said TV coach Trevor Younkin. "Our girls battled and brought a lot to the table, but we just didn't hit some shots and took care of the ball at times. They capitalized on our mistakes with easy transition layups. Despite the loss, I'm thrilled with the girls' attitude and fight. They didn't give up, and it would have been easy to throw in the towel. I'm very proud of that and I told them in the locker room after the game, our record doesn't matter—whether it's 7-15 or whatever. Everyone is 0-0 going into the tournament, and we're going to use this experience to fuel us moving forward."
Next up for the Vikings will be their opening OHSAA tournament game against Franklin Heights on Wednesday for a 7:00 pm tip.
Box Score
Teays Valley (30)
Cooper McManaway: 8 points, 2 three-pointers
Amelia Brumfield: 7 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist
Tessa Horsley: 6 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists
Cami Robins: 5 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal
Areyana Karshner: 2 points, 4 rebounds, 1 steal
Avery Mann: 2 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist
Pickerington Central (60)
London Johnson: 12 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist
Zoe Coleman: 11 points, 2 rebounds
Kennady Gordon: 10 points, 2 rebounds, 2 three-pointers
Gabby Plair: 8 points, 2 rebounds, 2 three-pointers
Blossom Wallace: 9 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist
Deyon Smith: 4 points
Mikaila Asamoah: 4 points
Ameera Jenkins: 2 points
Score by Quarter
Q1: Pickerington Central 19, Teays Valley 9
Q2: Pickerington Central 24, Teays Valley 8
Q3: Pickerington Central 11, Teays Valley 7
Q4: Pickerington Central 6, Teays Valley 6