HUBBARD GETS BACK TO WINNING

HUBBARD, Ohio –

Led by a strong defensive effort, the Hubbard Lady Eagles got back on track in NE8 conference play with a 43-26 victory over the Niles Lady Red Dragons.

Defensively, the Lady Eagles forced 14 Niles turnovers, with senior Grace Narkum leading the way with 5 steals. Star underclassmen, Sophie Murphy and Peytyn Slovesko each added in 3 stelas of their own. Hubbard allowed under double digit points in each of the first three quarters, before calling off the dogs in the fourth.

In their routing of the rival Red Dragons, 18 different players graced the floor, 8 of which would provide points. Despite going 0 for 6 from long range, the Lady Eagles made up for their struggles from deep with an astounding 19-30 from the charity stripe.

HUBBARD:

Eleni Grillis – 10 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist

Sophie Murphy – 9 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals

Peytyn Slovesko – 9 points, 3 rebound, 3 steals

Hubbard – Snapping their two-game skid, the Lady Eagles will hit the road to take on the Girard Lady Indians (7-5) next Monday, the 24th. The Lady Indians got the best of Hubbard last time around, winning 43-33.

Niles – Failing to secure their first wining streak of the season, the Lady Red Dragons will remain on the road this Saturday to take on the Badger Braves (7-6).

*Contributed By YSN’s Jamie Thomson

Postgame Interview With Eleni Grillis: