Naugatuck, W. Va. — The Tolsia Girls picked up a huge Sectional victory over rival Tug Valley by the score of 46-45 on Tuesday night.
Amber Stevens had 7 points in a tough road victory over Tug Valley.
Jaycee Crum led the Rebels with 11 points, Emily Artrip tallied 10 points, Amber Stevens added 9 points, Kilee Preece and Olivia Kelly netted 7 points each and Sara Sturgell chipped in with 2 points.
The Rebels hit 4 three pointers and went 8 of 15 from the free throw line.
Freshman Olivia Kelly has come right along for Ric Morrone’s Rebels this season.
Tug Valley was led by Havan Deskins with 21 points, Bailee Hall had 15 points, Katelyn Richardson had 7 points, Mindi Darnell had 2 points.
The Panthers hit 3 three pointers and went 12 of 20 from the free throw line.
THS 14 15 7 10 = 46
TVHS 7 12 16 10 = 45
The Rebels will hit the road once again on Thursday night with a trip to Buffalo before hosting Chesapeake ( OH ) next Wednesday at Rebel Arena.
Tolsia Head Coach Ric Morrone
COACH’S COMMENTS
“… Much needed win in a tough environment, we played well to get a nice lead, but give Tug Valley credit they fought back down the stretch. I was proud of our players for holding on in a close game.
“… Sectional wins are great for seeding purposes as well. Coach Ooten does a great job, and we’ll see them again at home later in the season.”
“… No time to rest for us, we have a tough road game Thursday at Buffalo in the “Barn” which is another tough environment to play in.”
