Picture by KIM NORTH Native Union's Lauren Miller (15) rises to dam a shot by Ridgewood's Kierstin Latham (10) in Saturday's Ohio Division III co-sectional closing in Morristown.
MORRISTOWN — Good protection has been a continuing this 12 months for Union Native. Nothing modified on Saturday.
The third-seeded Jets (18-6) edged No. 5 Ridgewood, 19-18, within the Ohio Division III co-sectional semifinals at “The Hangar” within the native Union Excessive College campus, however outshot the Generals (18-18). 6) by a margin of 32-19 within the final 16 minutes.
“Defensively we performed persistently all 12 months” UL Head Coach Lou “Motor scooter” Tolzda stated. “We performed nice protection on Saturday, however we didn't shoot the ball very properly. We actually didn't make any pictures till late within the third quarter after which within the fourth.
“I assumed we performed actually tight within the first half, however it’s a must to do not forget that many of the ladies on the courtroom haven't had quite a lot of varsity expertise earlier than this season.” Tolzda added. “We lastly acquired some slack within the second half. Subsequent, we're going to must make some pictures.”
Union Native pulled forward within the third quarter, main 34-31, as senior Lauren Miller scored 9 of her 16 factors, with six approaching free throws. She additionally added 4 factors within the fourth quarter and completed 11-for-13 from the charity stripe.
“We had been capable of get the bonus and knock down some key free throws,” famous Tolzda.
Laken Vinskovich additionally had an enormous second half because the sophomore had 12 of her 16, eight of which got here within the fourth quarter.
“Laken had an excellent second half, particularly on the boards,” Tolzda stated. “He additionally hit an enormous three.”
The Jets bench scored 10 factors, which Tolzda noticed as one other key.
“I feel our depth is a bit worn out” he stated.“They gave us good minutes.”
Alli Kellaway and Teegan Day every scored 5 factors off the bench. Ameera Saunders performed good protection.
With the come-from-behind win, Union Native advances to the district match on Wednesday towards no. 2 Tuscarawas Valley (20-Three) at Indian Valley Excessive College in Gnadenhutten.
“I used to be sort of stunned as a result of I performed them final 12 months at Buckeye Path,” Tolzda stated of the location's determination. “I feel it's all concerning the availability of the fitness center.”