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Lady Cyclones fall to Tongie, 35-23
Ward senior Yaneli Jacinto (23) drove past Tonganoxie freshman Morgan Brusven (13) on Thursday night. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
by Brian Turrel
The Bishop Ward Lady Cyclones lost at home to Tonganoxie on Thursday night, 35-23.
Ward got in a hole early, 15-4 after the first quarter. The Cyclone guards were unable to penetrate to the basket and took contested shots against the taller Chieftain defenders.
Tonganoxie played patiently on the offensive end, reversing the ball to find an opening for a baseline drive or open shooter on the wing. The Chieftains hit five three-pointers in the game.
Ward played nearly even with Tonganoxie through the remainder of the game, but couldn’t close the early deficit.
Tonganoxie sophomore Lauren Gray led the scoring with 16 points, and was dominant on defensive rebounds, rarely allowing a second-chance shot. Ward sophomore Estephania Tapia posted 9 for the Lady Cyclones, 6 of them in the final quarter.
Tonganoxie’s win improves its record to 3-8 in the Kaw Valley League and 5-13 overall. Tonganoxie will play on Tuesday evening at Bonner Springs. Ward falls to 0-10 in the league (2-16 overall). The Cyclones will play host to Piper at Kansas City Kansas Community College on Tuesday.
Tonganoxie sophomore Lauren Gray (25) pulled down a defensive rebound over Ward sophomore Marissa Brennan (5). (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)Ward sophomore Estephania Tapia (12) found plenty of resistance as she drove into the lane for a short jumper. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)The Bishop Ward cheerleaders performed stunts during a break in the action. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)Ward sophomore Aliana Rodriguez (35) put up a short baseline jumper. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)Ward freshman Vanessa Otero (31) attempted a contested shot in the lane. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)Estephania Tapia drove along the baseline looking for a shot inside. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)Ward freshman Rachel Cisneros (34) dribbled the ball at the top of the circle. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)Tonganoxie junior Taylor Knipp (23) knocked away a shot from Estephania Tapia but was called for a foul on the play. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)Lauren Gray secured one of her many defensive rebounds. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
