December 30, 2017
Wayne, W. Va. — Tolsia lost two close ones this week in the Wayne Holiday Tournament. The Lady Rebels have played a brutal schedule so far but have been playing better of late.
Riverside 52 Tolsia 48 ( Wednesday )
In the first round it was Riverside getting the victory over the Rebels after trailing at halftime 24-20. The Lady Warriors outscored the Lady Rebels 32-24 in the second half to secure the win.
Tolsia was led by Senior Mariah Finley who had 17 points, 7 boards and 6 assists, Freshman Julie Boone had 15 points and 12 boards, Senior Kayla Jude and Junior Sarah Jude had 6 points and 8 rebounds apiece, Freshman Kenzie Young and Selena Browning had 2 points each. THS hit 3 three pointers and went 3-8 from the line.
Riverside 13 7 16 16 – 52
Tolsia 13 11 11 13 – 48
Ravenswood 46 Tolsia 38 ( Thursday)
In the consolation bracket it was Ravenswood walking away with the win in a low scoring affair.
The game was tied after one quarter 11-11 before Ravenswood took a slim 23-20 lead into halftime.
In the second half Tolsia had chances but missed a ton of free throws as Ravenswood closed it out at the line.
Mariah Finley once again led the Lady Rebels with 18 points including 4 three pointers she also pulled down 7 rebounds.
Sarah Jude tallied 7 points, Kayla Jude 6 points, Julie Boone 3 points and 10 rebounds, Kenzie Young hit a three pointer for her points, Marlee Marcum hit a free throw. THS went 5-13 from the line and hit 5 three pointers.
Tolsia 11 9 6 12 – 38
Ravenswood 11 12 9 14 – 46
The Lady Rebels will return to Rebel Arena on Thursday night to face Sherman.
Lady Rebel Head Coach Ric Morrone
COACH’S COMMENTS
“… We are getting better, I’m not about moral victories but we grew up a little from Wednesday night to Thursday night. I think we showed some progress but have a ways to go.”
“… Proud of the girls the last two nights they really battled to be so young and inexperienced. Our schedule has been rough so far and will lighten up a little after the new year. Play some teams in our section and region right off the bat.”
