(December 5th, 2014) – WEST UNITY: It looked as though the Lady Cadets had the game well in hand, with a 10 point lead going into the fourth period.
Stryker wasn’t about to just give up, however.
The junior varsity contest was a thrilling one, as the hometown Hilltop girls were able to fend off a late rally from the Lady Panthers in the final quarter of play for a 31-27 win. The game began as a tight contest as well, with both teams battling to a 7-7 tie at the end of the first stanza. The Lady Cadets gained some separation in the second quarter, carrying a 12-8 lead into halftime.
The Cadets came out in the third period with an offensive burst, building a 25-15 advantage heading into the fourth quarter. Stryker made a run, though, threatening to steal the game from Hilltop. Their efforts fell just short.
Julia Dunson, a junior for Hilltop, and teammate Aubrey Wyse guided their team to victory with 7 points apiece. Paige Speelman and Emily Cadwell, both sophomores for the Lady Panthers, also produced 7 points each in the losing effort.