NHS offense sputters against Yellowjackets

Girls’ Basketball

Oneonta 49, Norwich 19

NORWICH – Norwich did not score a field goal until the second period, and shot just over 20 percent from the field in its lowest scoring outing of the season.

“They extended their zone quite a bit, and they make it uncomfortable for you on offense,” said Norwich coach Krista Porter. “Some of our shots were rushed, so therefore, the release isn’t good.”

Madie Harlem had 10 points for the Yellowjackets, and Lesley Harlem added nine. Norwich’s defense paid particular attention to Madie Harlem and Meredith Ridgway. The duo combined for just 14 points. “Emily Tackabury guarded Harlem and Brooke Abbott had Ridgway most of the game,” Porter said. “Those two did a good job holding them down defensively.”

Norwich (1-13) plays at Maine-Endwell Wednesday.

Oneonta: Andrea Aikens, 0, Bridgette Aikens, 0, Madie Harlem, 3 2-2-10, Rachel Sason, 3 0-0-6, Lesley Harlem, 3 0-0-9, Lauren Mahon, 0, Erin Wolstenholme, 3 0-0-7, Sienna Wisse, 2 1-2-6, Meredith Ridgway, 1 2-4-4, Michelle Seeger, 2 0-0-4, Kayla Fisher-Poling, 1 1-2-3. Totals: 18 6-10-49.

NHS: Tatyana Ithier, 1 0-0-3; Michelle Testani, 1 0-0-3; Krissie Collier, 1 1-4-3; Cassidy Griffin, 1 0-0-2; Emily Tackabury, 0 1-2-1; Chelsea Leibundgut, 1 1-4-3; Claire Sheldon, 0; Brooke Abbott, 0; Adrienne Sharpe, 1 2-4-4. Totals: 6 5-14-19.

OHS 12 15 12 10–49

NHS 1 5 6 7–19

Three-point goals: (O) L. Harlem 3, M. Harlem 2, Wisse, Wolstenholme, (N) Testani, Ithier. JV: Norwich won 46-30 (13-1 overall).

Afton 55, Oxford 51

OXFORD – After Oxford closed six-point Afton lead in the fourth to one point, Crimson Knights guard Jessica Winans had two steals that she converted into layups finishing with 24 points in her club’s road win Saturday.

“At halftime, I told (my team) that we’ve played 10 quarters against Oxford, and there are probably just four points separating the two teams,” said Afton coach John Simonds. “I said whoever does the little things in the second half will win.”

Hollyann Branham and Felicia Tynan had a pair of baskets in the fourth quarter to draw Oxford closer, but it was two three balls from Alyshia Crawford in the third quarter that allowed Oxford to stay in striking range. “Those two threes were huge,” Simonds said. “Without those, the game might have been over.”

Erin Law had 11 points for Oxford and Tynan netted 10. “We had a couple bad turnovers at the end,” said Oxford coach Brad Aldrich. “When it came down to the end, they did a better job taking care of the ball.”

Afton: Stephanie Parsons, 3 2-3-8; Abby Martin, 1 0-0-2; Jessica Winans, 9 4-8-24; Heather Simonds 1 2-6-5; Ashley Winans 0; Hannah Westfall 1 4-6-6; Melissa Oswald, 5 0-1-10. Totals: 20 12-26-55.

Oxford: Daisy Murphy, 0; Alyshia Crawford, 2 0-0-6; Jenna Farwell, 0; Christi Baker, 3 1-2-7; Chantel Crandall, 1 2-2-5; Chelsea Farrell, 0; Hollyann Branham, 4 0-0-8; Felicia Tynan, 4 2-3-10; Haley Witchella, 2 0-0-4; Erin Law , 4 0-2-11. Totals: 20 5-9-51.

Aft. 13 16 14 12–55

Oxf. 19 9 9 14–51

Three-pointers: (O) Law 3, Crawford, Crandall, (A) J. Winans 2, Simonds. JV: Oxford won.

Greene 68, Sidney 39

SIDNEY – MAC division one leader Greene quickly overcame Sidney’s strong first quarter, and put the Warriors away in the third quarter outscoring the host team 21-4 to build a 23-point lead.

Barb Borst led three Greene players in double figures with 17 points. Lizzy Buhl added a season-high 16, and Megan McDermott netted 10.

Greene: Barb Borst 7 0-2 17, Abagail Wentlent 2 5-6 9, Erin Smith 3 0-0 7, Megan McDermott 4 2-4 10, Elizabeth Buhl 7 2-4 16, Elizabeth Wentlent 3 2-3 8, Megan Kinne 0 1-2 1. Totals 26 12-21 68.

Sidney: Rachel Ward 0 0-0 0, Brittany Schunk 1 1-2 3, Nicole Philpott 0 0-0 0, Chelsea Pixley 2 1-2 6, Sierra Houck 4 1-2 11, Danielle Gravel 4 1-2 13, Alesha Voltz 0 0-0 0, Kate Philpott 2 0-2 4, Alecia Clark 0 2-4 2 . Totals: 13 6-14 39.

Greene14 19 2114–68

Sidney15 12 4 8–39

Three-point field goals: (G) Borst 3, Smith; (S) Pixley, Houck 2, Gravel 4. JV score: Greene won.

Unadilla Valley 40, Delhi 23

DELHI – Unadilla Valley received a career-high 14 points from Cierra Izard, and returned to the .500 mark (7-7) for the first time since the Christmas break.

Izard took advantage of Delhi’s box-and-one defenses geared to slow down Katrina Benson and later Hannah Johnson. She had 10 points in the second as the Storm expanded their six-point halftime lead. “That was by far the best game (Cierra) has played,” said UV coach Brandi Backus. “They left her open, and she made her shots.”

UV: Katrina Benson, 1 1-2 3, Amanda Button, 1 2-2 4, Kristen Elliott 0 0-0 0, Cierra Izard, 6 2-4 14, Hannah Johnson 2 3-6 7, Jessica Lorence 1 0-0 2, Katelyn Ross 1 1-3 3, Jenna Rudnitsky 1 0-0 2, Sarah Talbot 1 0-0 2, Catherine Thomas 0 0-0 0, Emily Sugar 0 0-0 0. Totals: 15 10-19-40.

Delhi: Courtney Rosa 0 0-0 0, Eva Rae Andrews 0 0-0 0, Abby Oliver 2 1-4 5, Josie Elwell 0 0-0 0, Kathryn Krick 0 0-0 0, Kristan Morley 2 0-0 4, Katie Darling 0 0-0 0, Christin Salerno 0 0-0 0, Liz Viafore 1 3-6 5, Maci Gile 1 0-0 2, Jean Viafore 1 5-6 7, Mackenzie Oliver 0 0-0 0, Sienna Brown 0 0-0 0. Totals: 7 9-16 23.