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We have had better weekends, going 1-5 for the tournament. In our first game and our only win of the weekend, we were able to outlast our sister team 15-Central 40-35. We had contributions by Natalie Berardesca (11 pts, 3-three's) and Krista Cilfone (7 pts). We had hard word on the boards by Samantha Rapoport (8 rebs), Stephanie Blackwell (7 rebs) and Brandie Herbert 96 rebs).
In our second game we played a very, very good Rockland Royals team, losing 68-28. We were led by Aj Vasiliou (13 pts) and Herbert (4 pts, 6 rebs).
In our third game we were overcome by the Northstars and we lost 54-49. We were led by Theresa Roback (10 pts, 5 rebs), Vasiliou (11 pts), Herbert (8 pts) and 7 pts each by Calfone and Berardesca.
In our fourth game we lost to Team CT 42-29. Berardesca (7 pts), Vasiliou (7 pts) Roback (6 pts), Herbert (6 pts, 6 rebs) all played well.
In our fifth game of a long weekend we lost to Team Ct only scoring 24 points for the game.
In our last game we were beaten by a very good Western New York Lakers team 53-35. We were led by Nikki rio (9 pts, 3 rebs), Rapoport (5 pts, 8 rebs), Herbert (5 pts, 7 rebs) and Liz Steig (3 assts and 3 stls)
The 14 West team won the silver medal in the Team Connecticut Holiday Festival at Southern Connecticut University. In the first game we came from behind but fell short with a 48-47 loss to Team Connecticut 15's. Kerri Dehm (Somers HS) had 12 points while Nerissa Fiervanti (Rockville HS) and Jayne Donovan (Southington HS) each had 8 points.
In the second game we started slow but finished strongly to beat the Queens Express 50-43. Jayne Donovan
scored 12 points and Shannon Osterling (Cromwell HS) had 8 points and 4 assists. We controlled the boards with both Amy Matthews (Lewis Mills HS) and Katie Susat (Glastonbury HS) having 10 rebounds.
Our next opponent was the Long Island Silver Bullets 14A's. It was a close battle throughout but the Bullets prevailed 53-50. Shannon Osterling had 8 points and Lindsey Karsmarski (Platt HS) and Katie Susat each had 7 points.>br>
Next up was the Long Island Silver Bullets 15B's. While we played them even in the first half they pulled away in the second half to win 68-48. Shannon Osterling scored 17 points and Christine Arsego (Torrington HS) and Katie Susat each had 6 points.
In the first round of medal play we avenged our loss to Team Connecticut with a 66-31 win. Amy Matthews scored 10 points and Jayne Donovan added 9 points. Kerri Dehm had 12 rebounds and Shannon Osterling handed out 7 assists.
In the second round we again avenged an earlier loss, this time beating The Silver Bullets 14A's 50-40. Jayne Donovan had 18 points, Christine Arsego had 8 points and 4 assists and Katie Susat had 7 points and 10
rebounds.
In the championship game we ran out of gas playing our third game of the day and lost to the Silver Bullets 15B's 56-36. Christine Arsego and Nerissa Fiervanti each scored 6 points and Amy Matthews pulled down 13
rebounds.
The 14 West team now will travel to Memphis Tennessee to compete in the AAU National Invitational Championship. Their overall record now stands at 22-18.
The Connecticut Starters 12/13 East team brought home the gold from the Team Connecticut 4th of July Classic. We went 3-1 in pool play, beating Team Connecticut twice, Queens Express and dropping one game to the WBA Knicks. However, behind an outstanding performance by Lauren McKinnon
(Killingworth), who scored 15 points on 7 of 11 shooting and hitting an amazing 5 jumpers in a row we beat Team Connecticut decisively in the semi finals to face Queens Express in the finals.
We faced Queens Express in the finals and got off to an excellent start. The Express made a run in the second half but excellent ball handling and key free throws made all the difference as we pulled out the victory and our first gold medal! Congratulations girls! We are proud of you!
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