CANFIELD FORCES AAC TIE WITH SEASON SPLIT WITH HOWLAND

HOWLAND OH- It was a beautiful Saturday to play for a league championship. Howland and Canfield got together for the second time this season, with big things at stake.

For Howland, a win would win them the AAC title outright, for Canfield a win to earn them a share of the crown. It was a back and forth affair all day as neither team to grab control of the tempo. Canfield senior Summer Sammarone set the tone early leading her team in scoring through the first half with 11 points. Then fellow senior Alyssa Dill took the game over in the 4th quarter to push the Cardinals through a tough Howland run. The Tigers took their final lead of the game with a Kylie McClain bucket making it 50-49. Then sharp shooter Abby Muckleroy hit what would end up being a game winning three to put the Cardinals up 52-50. The Tigers would miss several opportunities to tie or take the lead in the final seconds of the game. The Cardinals took the 52-51 win to claim a share of the AAC.

The Cardinals were led by Alyssa Dill with 18 points. Sammarone was also in double figures finishing with 11. The.Cardinals got a strong post presence from Kate Sahli who finished with 8 points. Muckleroy hit the game winning three and finished with 6.

McClain put on a show as Canfield’s defense focused on Alyssa Pompelia. McClain finished with a game-high 19 points. Alyssa Massucci chipped in a solid 7. Pompelia had 6.

Both teams hit the road on Monday as Canfield travels to Louisville, and Howland will visit Poland.

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