DRAGONS PUT DOWN STRUTHERS
STRUTHERS OH- In a captivating NE8 matchup on Thursday, Niles and Struthers engaged in a thrilling contest that went down to the wire. Ultimately, Niles emerged victorious with a narrow 47-46 win, showcasing their resilience and composure in crucial moments.
Niles saw balanced scoring across their roster, with Kherington Stanford leading the team with 11 points, followed closely by Caroline Cormell with 10 points. Hannah Grimm and Katie Heinselman contributed 8 and 7 points, respectively, as part of a collective effort.
Despite the narrow defeat, Struthers demonstrated their offensive prowess, led by Ava Croyle’s impressive 17-point performance, securing the game-high in scoring. Emma Morris added 11 points to the team’s effort.
Niles (5-6) looks to build on this thrilling victory as they host South Range in the upcoming league play on Monday. Struthers (2-8) will hit the road for their next challenge, facing Lakeview on Monday.
