HOISINGTON GIRLS 49, SMOKY VALLEY 46
LINDSBORG — Hoisington's Ellie Crawford knew it was her night to shine when she converted a half-court shot in a 49-46 Central Kansas League basketball victory over Smoky Valley. Crawford scored a career high 23 points and drilled a half-court shot for a 22-19 halftime lead.
"That was a great way to go into halftime," said Hoisington coach Trina Lutters. "Ellie enjoyed a huge game. Tonight was good for us."
The Cardinals used full-court pressure and forced seven fourth-quarter turnovers to build a 45-37 lead. Mollie Steiner's 3-pointer gave the Cardinals a 37-35 lead. Crawford made two consecutive baskets and Steiner and Mallory Mooney scored for a 45-37 lead. Crawford scored the Cardinals final two baskets. Hoisington (6-0) outscored the Vikings 15-0 on 3-pointers and forced 20 Viking turnovers.
Smoky Valley (2-4) rallied behind 19 points by Adrian Hazelwood and Katja Blanchat as they combined for 38 of the Vikings; 46 points. Hazelwood missed a tying 3-pointer at the final buzzer. The Vikings made 16 of 21 free throws.
"We make it exciting," Lutters said. "Mollie Steiner's 3 gave us momentum."
Hoisington 13 9 12 15 — 49
Smoky Valley 10 9 14 13 — 46
HOISINGTON (6-0)—Crawford 11-20 0-2 23, Mooney 4-12 0-2 9, Lutters 2-4 0-0 5, Steiner 2-6 0-0 5, Hahn 1-12 2-2 5, Maier 1-4 0-0 2, Boxberger 0-6 0-1 0, Lexus Petersilie 0-1 0-0 0, Totals 21-65 2-7 49.
SMOKY VALLEY (2-4)—Hazelwood 6-20 7-9 19, Blanchat 7-14 5-6 19, Scott 2-16 4-6 8, Haxton 0-3 0-0 0, Malm 0-3 0-0 0, Rea Peters 0-1 0-0 0, Totals 15-57 16-21 46.
3-pointers— H 5-16 (Crawford 1-1, Lutters 1-1, Mooney 1-4, Steiner 1-4, Hahn 1-5, Boxberger 0-1); SV 0-14 (Blanchat 0-1, R. Peters 0-1, Malm 0-2, Hazelwood 0-4, Scott 0-6).
