“But it’s one that if we start attacking them more and be aggressive, it’ll be a good matchup.” “With (Chloe) Chambers inside and they’ve got some guards that can shoot, it can be a tough game,” Frantz said, of facing the Oaks. Northwest hosts Oak Hill on Thursday (Dec. “We make a run in the fourth because we were aggressive on the offensive end.”

Our defense was really strong, battling, and it kept us in the game,” Frantz said.

“Scoring eight points in the first half, 12 points in three quarters, we need more production on offense. Lady Mohawks coach Dave Frantz said although his team’s defensive effort was evident, they lacked enough juice on the offensive end to end ahead on the scoreboard. Northwest was led in scoring by senior Reagan Lewis’ six points.Īva Jenkins and Faith Jewett each scored five, Daria Compton scored four, and Harley Rigsby three in the contest. And her sense on the floor, more she plays the better it gets.” “Defensively if you cross over in front of her, she forces a turnover. There were a lot of times tonight we’d get out in transition out of a rebound and she’d run the floor in space with the ball,” Davis said, of his leading scorer. “She’s (Conkel) so quick off the dribble. Sophomore Kynedi Davis scored six points, all in the second half, freshman Ava Cronin had five, and senior Bella Reffit and freshman Savannah Cantrell had two apiece. Once we settled in and were able to penetrate and kick, we were able to get some open looks and shots at the rim,” Davis said.įreshman Lexi Conkel led the Lady Falcons with a game-high 16 points on six made field goals (three-three pointers) and a free throw.įreshman Lindsee Williams scored 10 on four field goals and a perfect 2-of-2 clip at the foul line. “They (Northwest) did a good job defensively, they have good defenders. The Lady Falcons scored a game-best 13 and 15 points in the second and fourth quarters in the crunch time of each half. Minford (3-2, 2-2 SOC II) doubled up Northwest (1-4, 0-4 SOC II) in the first half, taking a 16-8 lead into the halftime locker room. They’ve played a lot of basketball together, and the more basketball we play the better off we’ll be.” Effort level on the defensive end, they’re really starting to figure it out. Lady Falcons coach Shane Davis said his team, which utilizes one senior, a sophomore, and five freshmen in its rotation is rounding into form with more game experience. Their 41-25 win over Northwest on Monday - Minford’s third road game in four league contests - in Southern Ohio Conference Division II play pushed it over the. McDERMOTT - Experience is a younger player’s best friend.įive games into the 2021-22 girls basketball season - and the Minford Lady Falcons are playing with a winning record. Minford freshman Lexi Conkel (11) scored a team-high 16 points in the Lady Falcons’ 41-25 win over Northwest in Southern Ohio Conference Division II play.

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