(December 23rd, 2014) – MONTPELIER: The Montpelier girls improved their record to 4-4 with a big win over Paulding.
The Locomotives bested the Panthers 49-21.
Hannah Blake led all scorers with her balanced attack, making 3 two-point field goals to compliment her trio of threes. The junior standout produced 16 points for the Lady Locos. Montpelier senior Baylee Hageman hit 6 close-ranged shots on her way to a 15 point evening.
Breanna Stein, another Locomotive senior, and junior teammate McKenna Quaderer each knocked down a three-point shot as they put up 5 points apiece. Haley Suffel connected on a three point shot as she also scored 5 points. Audrey Pirtle made a shot from inside the paint for 2 points as well.
Montpelier did a solid job of valuing the basketball. The experience laden team limited their turnovers against the Lady Panthers of Paulding, committing just 11 of the errors through the course of the game.
The Lady Locos are improving as the season progresses. Aside from Blake and Hageman, several different players have stepped up at times. This victory was a true team effort offensively, and it boads well for how Montpelier will fare heading into the bulk of the season.
