LBI: Inside The Game Summary

“Caledonia Defeats Grand Rapids Christian in Friday’s OK-White Conference Match-Up”

Friday, January 22, 2015

Caledonia HS

Caledonia came into tonight's match-up undefeated in conference play and an impressive overall record of 9-1. They are sitting alone on top of the OK-White Conference. Grand Rapids Christian was eager about tonight's match-up, and excited about the additions of senior standout guard Mariah McCully and super sophomore wing Edecia Beck. Both girls transferred over the summer and suited up in their first game as Eagles tonight.  Grand Rapids Christian hopes to improve on their 5-5 overall record and get back into the conference title hunt.

Caledonia started the game at a fast pace, getting out to an early lead and continued to control throughout the duration of the game.  Christian struggled early, trying to get into the lane and were forced to settle for contested shots early. Caledonia managed to get into their offense easier and get out and score some easy transition buckets. Christian appeared to have some struggles offensively but controlling the glass early kept them in the game

Samantha Gehrls led Caledonia with 20 points, while teammate   Anna LoMonaco finished with 13 points. Mariah McCully led her team Grand Rapids Christian with 20 points and Jocelyn Taylor finished with 14 points.

Game Highlights

GR Christian:

• Mariah McCully hit some big shots early on to keep Christian in striking distance.
• Christian struggled offensively early on but exploded for 18 pts in the 3rd quarter.
• Christian came out loose, pressured the ball, forced some turnovers and fought their way back into the game.

Caledonia:

• Caledonia scored the bulk of their points in transition. Their athletic post were able to beat Christian up the court and score some easy lay ups.
• Samantha Gehrls had a big game matched up against Mariah McCully most of the game and holding her own on both ends of the floor.
• In order for Caledonia to continue to win they need to continue to keep the ball in the hands of their young studs Anna LoMonaco and Samantha Gehrls.

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