Fourth quarter rally propels Bulldog girls past Central
By Audrey Posten, Times-Register
A fourth quarter rally propelled the MFL MarMac girls basketball team to a 35-32 win over visiting Central on Dec. 22.
The Warriors had control of the game early, allowing just two Bulldog points in the first quarter and taking an 18-15 lead into halftime. By the end of the third quarter, they were up 25-21. MFL MarMac stormed back in the final period, though, going on a 12-0 run to start the frame. Junior Miranda Lang scored 10 of those points, including two key shots from behind the arc, as the Bulldogs eked out a three-point victory.
Lang tallied 20 points overall for MFL MarMac, and led all scorers. She also had two rebounds, an assist and five of the Bulldogs’ 10 steals.
Turnovers were one of the differences in the game, with Central coughing up the ball 18 times, compared to just nine from the Bullldogs.
MFL MarMac also did better from the free throw line, hitting 10 of 16 attempts. Although the Warriors made it to the line 22 times, they sank just 12 shots.
Other MFL MarMac contributors included Grace Anderson, who chipped in eight points, nine rebounds and an assist. Her three blocks were tops on the team. Riley Moreland scored just three points, but was big on the boards, with nine rebounds—seven of which were on the defensive end. She also snagged two steals. Kayden Gillitzer finished the night with two points, seven rebounds, one assist and one steal.
The win pushed MFL MarMac’s overall record to 7-2 and conference mark to 6-0.
Off this week for winter break, the Bulldogs won’t be back in action until Tuesday, Jan. 5, when they host Clayton Ridge. Later that week, on Jan. 8, they’ll face undefeated North Fayette Valley.