Harpursville wins in 2 overtimes

Girls’ Basketball

Harpursville 58, Greene 55 (2 OT)

GREENE – Greene ran out of comebacks, and Harpursville standout Lindsay Kimmel put the Trojans away for keeps in Friday’s double-overtime win for Harpursville.

Kimmel scored the last of her 34 points hitting a three-pointer with five seconds remaining. Greene got off a three-point attempt before the buzzer that was off the mark. “It was a hard loss, and it hurts us in the league standings big time,” said Greene coach Bill Case.

Greene made tying shots in regulation and the first overtime to extend play. Freshman Lizzy Wentlent scored with 21 seconds left in regulation to tie the game, and Wentlent forced a tie at the end of the first extra period hitting two free throws. Greene fell behind again in the second period before Megan McDermott tied the game again making two free throws. After a defensive stop of Harpursville, Greene had the ball with a chance at a last shot, but turned the ball over setting up Kimmel’s shot.

“Hopefully this will make us a stronger team, and I’m proud of the way our team kept coming back,” Case said. “They needed to make a great shot to win the game.”

Wentlent, McDermott and Jess Smith combined for 36 points in the second half and overtime with Wentlent scoring 16, McDermott 15, and Smith 13 in the game.

Harpursville: Katie Greene, 1 2-2-5; Angela Eberly, 1 0-0-2; Alycia Kimmel, 3 0-0-8; Hannah Kimmel, 3 3-6-9; Lindsay Kimmel, 13 2-2-34; Leslie Dauphinais, 0. Totals: 21 7-10-58.

Greene: Barb Borst, 2 0-2-4; Candice Browning, 0; Erin Smith, 3 0-0-7; Megan McDermott, 6 3-5-15; Lizzy Buhl, 0; Liz Wentlent, 5 5-5-16; Jessica Smith, 6 1-3-13. Totals: 22 9-15-55.

Harp. 8 18 11 9 5 7–58

Gre. 4 10 17 15 5 4–55

Fouled out: (H) Dauphinais. Three-point goals: (H) L. Kimmel 6, A. Kimmel 2, Greene (G) Smith, Wentlent. JV: Greene won 71-35. Officials: Miller, Carey.

Norwich 48, Susquehanna Valley 31

NORWICH – Losers of three straight games to STAC opponents, Norwich used a fast start to put Sus Valley in a big hole in Friday’s win.

Alicia Testani, Kala Haltner, Melinda Moore, and Kyra Collier had baskets in the first five minutes as the Tornado (7-5) jumped out to an 11-0 lead and a 17-6 edge at the first turn.

Collier led Norwich with 14 points, her second double figures game of the season, Testani had 12 points, and Moore nine for the Purple.

“It was nice to score some points and get a win,” said Norwich coach Bob Branham. “We have three games in a row a home against division leaders, and if we want to gain some confidence heading into the postseason, this will be the time to do it.”

Sus Valley: S. Williams, 5 2-2-12; Katie O’Connell, 0 2-2-2; Megan Kelly, 2 1-2-5; Freije, 3 0-0-6; Stento, 0; Banko, 2 0-0-4; Arnold, 1 0-0-2; Tingley, 0; Dunn, 0; Martin, 0. Totals: 13 5-9-31.

NHS: Brittany Cargill, 0; Alicia Testani, 4 2-2-12; Krissie Collier, 1 0-0-2; Cassidy Griffin, 0; Emily Tackabury, 0 2-4-2; Melinda Moore, 3 3-4-9 Kyra Collier, 6 2-2-14; Chelsea Leibundgut, 0; Clare Sheldon, 0; Brooke Abbott, 1 0-0-2; Kala Haltner, 2 0-0-4; Michelle Testani, 1 1-2-3. Totals: 18 10-14-48.

SV 6 9 10 6–31

NHS 17 8 12 11–48

Fouled out: (N) Haltner. Three-point goals: (N) Testani 2, JV: Nowich won 36-19.

Unatego 57, Unadilla Valley 35

NEW BERLIN – MacKensey O’Hara scored nine points in the first quarter, and the Spartans showed a balanced attack the rest of the way to remain unbeaten in MAC competition this season.

O’Hara scored 14, sister Colleen netted 11, and Katya Harris added nine for Unatego. “They worked their offense great; they’re well rounded, have good guard play and shoot it well,” said UV coach Daryl Decker.