Fort Gay, W. Va. — Tolsia ( 13-8 ) came from behind to beat section foe Man 61-54 on Senior night Thursday at Rebel Arena.
Tolsia Seniors
Dasondra Jude, Julie Young, Kerigan Salmons, Autumn Block, Kaylee Johnson
Tolsia got off to a slow start and trailed 31-25 at halftime against the Hillbillies.
Senior Kerigan Salmons hit 4 three pointers and scored 14 points in the third quarter to turn the game around for the Rebels. Salmons finished with 5 three pointers and poured in a game high 32 points.
Emily Artrip battled foul trouble and hit 3 three pointers for 13 total points, Senior Autumn Block also battled foul trouble and tallied 7 points, Senior Julie Young added 4 points, Amber Stevens netted 3 points and Jacey Crum chipped in with 2 points.
The Rebels hit 9 three pointers and went 21 of 31 from the charity stripe.
Tolsia 54 Buffalo 39 ( Tuesday )
The Rebels beat the Bison for the second time this season.
Autumn Block led the victors with 14 points, Kerigan Salmons and Amber Stevens added 13 points each, Emily Artrip netted 10 points, Kilee Preece and Jacey Crum had 2 points each, Julie Young chipped in with 1 point.
The Rebels hit 6 three pointers and went 4 of 12 from the foul line.
Tolsia 54 Lincoln Co. 53 ( Thursday )
The Rebels traveled to Hamlin and defeated the Class 3A Panthers on Senior night.
Kerigan Salmons hit 4 three pointers and finished with 24 points, Autumn Block tallied 18 points, Julie Young added 7 points, Emily Artrip netted 3 points and Kilee Preece chipped in with 2 points.
The Rebels hit 5 three pointers and went 4 for 9 from the foul line.
The Rebels will close out regular season play with a home game with West Carter ( KY ) on Wednesday at 6:30.
Tolsia Head Coach Ric Morrone
COACH’S COMMENTS
“… We got off to a slow start against Man and had to re-group at the half. Showed a lot of heart and were able to get a great sectional win on Senior Night! A talented group of seniors who are great leaders.”
“… They have been through a four years like no other with the pandemic, injuries and rollercoaster seasons. This has been a wonderful group to coach and they are destined for success in whatever pursuits lie ahead for them.”
“… Played a great game against a good AA opponent Buffalo. We put four good quarters together and everyone contributed. A great team effort, I’m very proud of our girls it was two good home wins against tough opponents in three days.”
