Little Miami
The Lady Knights were handed their first loss by the quick fast break of Little Miami. The first quarter displayed a close battle with a bucket by Becca and a three by Mackenzie (5-8). The second quarter was back and forth as Mackenzie drained another three and Becca another two to keep the Knights within 6 at halftime. Both teams scored nine points in the third quarter, our offense was led by Juliana, Ashley, Kelly, and Mackenzie. Little Miami was able to pull away in the fourth quarter with the Lady Knights only converting 1 of 6 free throws. Final score: 20-30. Record: 3-1
Nagel Silver
The Lady Knights beat Nagel Silver 24-12. Buckets by Juliana and Michaella put the Lady Knights ahead early in the first quarter. Our offense doubled in the second quarter with buckets by Katelyn, Mackenzie, and Kelly to take the girls into halftime with a 12-6 lead. The Lady Knights kept up the pressure in the second half holding Nagel to just six points. Second half buckets were added by Juliana, Sarah, Laurel, and Michaella. The Lady Knights advanced their record to 4-1
Waynesville
What a barn burner! The Lady Knights came out a bit flat and were quickly trailing 0-7 after the first quarter. The girls pulled it together and fought hard taking an 8-7 lead at halftime with baskets by Erin, Becca, and Michaella. The battle continued in the third quarter with Becca draining a two pointer while Mackenzie sunk a three and a free throw to bring the score to 14-15. The Lady Knights put it into overdrive in the fourth quarter with a three by Kelly while Mackenzie added seven points to solidify a 24-19 win. The girls played their best game yet tonight! Record is not 5-1
Loveland
The Lady Knights were excited to face rival Loveland. The first half saw a back and forth game. A bucket by Laurel and a few free throws by Michaella and Becca left the Lady Knights only trailing by 3 at halftime (5-8). A three by Mackenzie and a bucket by Michaella kept the game within four at the end of the third quarter. The Tigers were able to pull away in the fourth quarter despite offensive efforts by Kelly (3 pt), Mackenzie (3 pt.) and a free throw by Michaella. The final score was 17-26 bringing the record to 5-2.
Walnut Hills
The Lady Knights jumped out to a quick 12-4 lead behind baskets by Juliana, Laurel, Mackenzie, and Michaella and never looked back. Mackenzie led the Lady Knights with 15 points, followed by J with 7, Michaella with 5, Laurel with 4, and Ashley, Kelly, and Becca all added two. The final score was 37-15 bringing the Lady Knights Record to 6-2.
Milford
The Lady Knights were slow to get started against Milford’s high pressure defense. Untimely turnovers saw Milford jump out to a 14-2 lead (basket by Mackenzie). The Knights struggled to find the basket in the second quarter but were able to hold Milford to two baskets for a halftime score of 18-2. The Lady Knights were able to find their offense in the third quarter scoring seven with baskets by Kelly and Michaella. The fourth quarter boasted an offensive surge with ten points by Juliana, Kelly, Sarah (3 pointer!), Mackenzie, and Michaella to outscore Milford 10-9. Unfortunately the slow start left the Knights with a 37-19 loss to bring our record to 6-3.
Nagel Blue
The Lady Knights played one of their best games and defeated Nagel Blue 18-4. With aggressive defense the girls surged ahead 8-0 in the first quarter with buckets by Juliana, Becca, Laurel, and Michaella. The Lady Knights held Nagel Blue scoreless in the second quarter while Sarah helped add to the lead with a bucket. Nagel Blue came out strong in the second half scoring two buckets; however, the Lady Knights were able to match them offensively with baskets by Laurel and a couple free throws by Mackenzie. Two baskets by Juliana in the fourth quarter clinched the 18-4 victory for the Lady Knights to bring their record to 7 – 3.