JHS vs. Proviso East @ Niles North HS - Friday, November 26, 2010

JHS 25
Proviso East 22

The Skyhawks won their first game of the year, smothering the Pirates in the second half and holding them to only 4 points in the half to come from behind and pick up the victory.  Trailing 22 to 16 in the fourth, Emily Pierce hit a baseline jumper to cut the lead to 4.  Kayla Toussaint then drained a three to make the score 22 to 21.  After a Kelsey Stefka driving baseline two, the Hawks were up 1.  Michaela Kopystynsky's 17 footer with seconds left capped off the 9 point run and sealed the victory.

Eight Skyhawks scored, Kelsey Stefka led the way with 5 points, Megan Landazzi and Michaela Kopystynsky had four points each, Kayla Toussaint and Jill Bazan both hit threes.  Maddie Himplemann, Emily Pierce and Emily Leclair all added a basket.

Maddie Himpelmann had 4 assists and 5 deflected passes. Kelsey, Michaela and Emily L all had 3 rebounds and Megan Landazzi had 2 steals.

Saturday's game is against Wheeling.  Bus time is 3:30.  The varsity play at 5:30 and the sophomores play at 7.

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