Hazleton Area came into tonight's game in first place, one game ahead of Pittston Area as they took on Crestwood. Crestwood knocked off Pittston Area on Thirsday night. Fast paced action started off the game as Crestwood took a 13-11 lead after a quarter of play but the Cougars went on a huge run in the second quarter, taking a 15-13 lead with 5:02 in the second quarter. They ended up going 10-0 run and would be up as much as 11 and lead by 7 at half 25-18. Hazleton would lead as much as 12 in the third but Marlee Dillon of Crestwood hit a buzzer-beating layup but the Cougars would lead 36-26 after 3. Hazleton Area would pull away and take the victory 54-40. The Cougars were led by Kendra Pfeil who had a game-high 19 points. Joining her in double digits was Mackenzie Yori who scored 11 of her 16 points in the second half and Maddie Mrochko with 11. For Crestwood, Maddie Ritsick had 18 points and Julia Makowski scored 8.
Thoughts on the game: I came out impressed by Kendra Pfeil, who had 19 points as well as Mackenzie Yori who scored 11 of her 16 in the second half, as well as several steals. The Lady Cougars may not a very tall team but they are a scrappy group with their pressing and tough defense. For Crestwood, Maddie Ritsick had 18 points, much of them being tough shots with several players around her.
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