Junior Mariyah Noel took a shot in the lane. Noel scored 13 points in the Lady Braves 56-51 loss to Tonganoxie Friday evening. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)
by Brian Turrel
The Bonner Springs Lady Braves lost a close contest to the Tonganoxie Lady Chieftains 56-51 Friday evening in Bonner Springs. The home team kept within a possession for most of the game.
The Lady Braves offense capitalized on Mariyah Noel’s ability to drive and draw defenders, finishing at the rim or dishing to Wren VanCleave or McKenzie Campbell in the lane.
Corrie Hassett kept the Tonganoxie defense honest with timely outside baskets, including one to pull Bonner Springs within 3 points with two minutes left in the game after Tonganoxie extended its lead at the start of the fourth quarter.
On the Bonner Springs defensive end, Tonganoxie senior guard Raegan Seba was a tough match-up, scoring 17 points to pace the Lady Chieftains.
Noel and Hassett led the scoring for the Lady Braves with 13 points each. VanCleave contributed 10 and Campbell 8.
The Lady Braves have a home game coming up Monday against the tough 11-1 Lady Cardinals of Eudora. The game will start at 5:30 p.m.
Senior guard Corrie Hassett hit a 3-point jumper from the top of the circle. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel) Junior Mariyah Noel kept the Tonganoxie defense busy while sophomore McKenzie Campbell took a shot. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel) Junior Wren VanCleave split two Tonganoxie defenders for a short-range jumper. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel) Tonganoxie senior Hattie Baldock took a charge from junior Mariyah Noel. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel) Sophomore Pirsten Leslie drove to the basket. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel) Head coach Peyton Leslie talked with his team during a timeout in the fourth quarter. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel) The Bonner Springs cheerleaders got the crowd going at the start of the game. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel) Sophomore McKenzie Campbell took a shot from the low block. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)
Senior Mariyah Noel ended the first half with a last-second basket and earned a trip to the free throw line. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)
by Brian Turrel
The Bonner Springs Lady Braves lost 45-33 to Shawnee Heights Tuesday evening in Bonner Springs.
The home team got out to an early 6-3 lead with inside baskets from Mariyah Noel and Wren VanCleave, but the Lady Thunderbirds rallied to pull ahead 8-6. A Corrie Hassett three-pointer put Bonner Springs back in front briefly before Shawnee Heights took the lead for good.
The Lady Braves trailed 12-9 at the end of the first quarter, but their shooting touch failed them in the second. Bonner Springs hit just two baskets from the field, including a buzzer-beater from Noel, who also drew a foul and converted the free throw to narrow the gap to 23-15 at halftime.
Shawnee Heights had eight players score in the game, and the Lady Thunderbirds’ balanced offense steadily expanded their lead in the second half. Both teams were hampered by ball-handling turnovers and foul trouble in the tightly refereed contest.
Hassett led all scorers with 13 points, hitting 3 three-point shots and 4-of-4 from the free throw line. Noel and VanCleave each added 7.
The Lady Braves’ season record now stands at 3-3. Their next game will be at home on Friday against Paola, tipping off at 6 p.m.
Sophomore Wren VanCleave turned the corner to get to the basket past the Shawnee Heights defense. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)
Senior Corrie Hassett was 4-of-4 from the free throw line. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)
The Bonner Springs cheerleaders performed stunts during a break in the action. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)
Video technician Nathan Anderson helped produce the livestream of the game. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)
Sophomore Wren VanCleave’s short range jumper was blocked by Shawnee Heights senior Zoe Oczko. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)
Senior Mariyah Noel was fouled as she went up for a shot. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)
Sophomore Pirsten Leslie protected the ball as she drove into the lane. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)
Senior Corrie Hassett made a back-handed pass to the corner. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)
Mariyah Noel’s shot was undeterred by De Soto sophomore Addison Tower blocking her path. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)
by Brian Turrel
The Bonner Springs Lady Braves got a strong early start but couldn’t overcome the outstanding long-range shooting of the De Soto Lady Wildcats in a 73-49 loss on Thursday evening in De Soto.
De Soto’s Mack Carson hit 6 of 13 three-point attempts, and Addison Tower hit 4 of 9. Both were effective at using off-the-ball movement to get open in the corners for their shots.
De Soto’s defense also featured heavily in the outcome, forcing 22 Braves’ turnovers, including 12 steals. The Lady Wildcats scored 34 points off turnovers.
Mariyah Noel led all scorers with 25 points for the Lady Braves, and she led both teams on the boards with 11 rebounds. She found success driving along the baseline from both sides and hit two 3-pointers.
Noel ran into foul trouble in the second half and spent several minutes on the bench in the third quarter. She hit a higher gear late in the game, scoring 15 of her 25 points in the fourth quarter.
Wren VanCleave was effective in the paint and hit both her 3-point attempts, scoring 11 points for the game and grabbing 6 rebounds.
The Lady Braves will head into their Christmas break with a 3-2 record. They return to action on Jan. 4 with a home game against the Shawnee Heights Lady Thunderbirds.
Surrounded by three defenders, junior Wren VanCleave looked for an outlet under the basket. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)
Senior Mercedes Madlock took a shot in the lane and earned a trip to the free throw line. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)
Junior Mariyah Noel split two De Soto defenders as she drove to the basket. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)
Sophomore Luci Smith lined up a 3-point shot. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)
Junior Wren VanCleave drew two defenders and then passed the ball to the left wing. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)
Junior Mariyah Noel slipped past the De Soto defense and into the lane. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)
Sophomore Pirsten Leslie was defended by De Soto junior Carson Mack under the basket. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)
