POLAND HOLDS GRIP OF FIRST PLACE

POLAND OH- Poland did not miss a beat on Monday night as they returned to league play after a sizable break. The Bulldogs protected their home court with a 55-22 win over the visiting Bulldogs from Lakeview.

After a competitive 12-8 first quarter, the Bulldogs ran away with the game. The turning point was back to back threes in the second quarter from Abby Farber, and Mary Brant. The Bulldogs out scored Lakeview 18-3 in the second frame.

Connie Cougras led the charge with a 14 point performance. Abby Farber wasn’t far behind notching double figures with 11. Sarah Forsythe scored an impressive 9 points as well.

Lakeview was led by Maggie Pavlansky with 7. She hit the only three of the game for the Bulldogs.

Poland returns to action on Thursday as they wrap up the first half of NE8 play with a trip to Jefferson. Lakeview stays on the road on Thursday as they travel to Hubbard.

Postgame Interview With Nick Blanch: