Career 52, Cheshire 41
University of Miami-bound Annesha Wilson had 18 points to lead
Career over the Rams in each of the teams' season debuts in a
SCC interdivisional game in New Haven.
Playing well for Cheshire was Emily Thomas (10 points, eight
rebounds) and Maggie Riddle (10 points). Other scorers for
Cheshire: Nora Bahgat 9, Kelly Riddle 5, Kristin Samuelson 3,
and Lauren Hague and Julia Strobel with 2 apiece.
The Lady Rams will face Hillhouse in the second of three major
tests on Friday night. Mercy will host Cheshire next Tuesday
completing an opening season stretch against quite possibly the
three best teams in the State.
University of Miami-bound Annesha Wilson had 18 points to lead
Career over the Rams in each of the teams' season debuts in a
SCC interdivisional game in New Haven.
Playing well for Cheshire was Emily Thomas (10 points, eight
rebounds) and Maggie Riddle (10 points). Other scorers for
Cheshire: Nora Bahgat 9, Kelly Riddle 5, Kristin Samuelson 3,
and Lauren Hague and Julia Strobel with 2 apiece.
The Lady Rams will face Hillhouse in the second of three major
tests on Friday night. Mercy will host Cheshire next Tuesday
completing an opening season stretch against quite possibly the
three best teams in the State.
Thomas, Pierce Lead Hillhouse over Rams 68-48
Adriana Thomas scored 24 and Daniesha Pierce 21 as Hillhouse shook off a rusty first quarter and defeated
Cheshire 68-48 at CHS tonight. Nora Bahgat netted 11 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and blocked 4 shots in
the loss. This game was all about the pressure defense exhibited by the Academics guards against the
young Ram backcourt, resulting in a number of turnovers and fast break layups for Thomas. Cheshire played
hard all night and got some solid play from seniors Emily Thomas (8 pts) and Maggie Riddle (8 pts). Lauren
Hague chipped in with 8 points, including 2 first half threes to keep the game close at that point. Kelly Riddle
added 5 points, Kathleen DeVylder had 4 points and freshman Maria Blois hit a three as well as doing a good
job running the point for a good part of the game. However, the story of this game was the quick feet and
hands of Thomas. It doesn't get any easier for the Rams. After starting the season against defending
champs Career and Hillhouse, they will play at Mercy Tuesday night.
Adriana Thomas scored 24 and Daniesha Pierce 21 as Hillhouse shook off a rusty first quarter and defeated
Cheshire 68-48 at CHS tonight. Nora Bahgat netted 11 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and blocked 4 shots in
the loss. This game was all about the pressure defense exhibited by the Academics guards against the
young Ram backcourt, resulting in a number of turnovers and fast break layups for Thomas. Cheshire played
hard all night and got some solid play from seniors Emily Thomas (8 pts) and Maggie Riddle (8 pts). Lauren
Hague chipped in with 8 points, including 2 first half threes to keep the game close at that point. Kelly Riddle
added 5 points, Kathleen DeVylder had 4 points and freshman Maria Blois hit a three as well as doing a good
job running the point for a good part of the game. However, the story of this game was the quick feet and
hands of Thomas. It doesn't get any easier for the Rams. After starting the season against defending
champs Career and Hillhouse, they will play at Mercy Tuesday night.
| CHS Girls Basketball |
Strobel, JV Girls Win Thriller over Hillhouse 45-41
Julia Strobel poured in 17 points as the Cheshire JV Girls Basketball
Team withstood a furious comeback and held on for a 45-41 victory over
Hillhouse. Maria Blois (10) and Danielle Desmarais (9) were
instrumental in the win. The two guards played fiery defense while
getting the ball inside to Strobel in good scoring position time and time
again. When the Hillhouse defense tried to collapse on Strobel and
center Lauren DeBisschop (4 pts, 4 blocks), the guards hit the open
shots. The big plays came late. With the score tied 39-39, Lauren
DeBisschop battled her way to the weakside, grabbed the offensive
rebound from a missed layup, and dropped in a nice running hook shot
to put the Rams up 41-39. On the ensuing Hillhouse possession,
sophomore Molly Dupont came out of nowhere to steal the ball and then
fed Blois for a layup that put the game out of reach. Dupont finished with
3 points and 5 steals.
Julia Strobel poured in 17 points as the Cheshire JV Girls Basketball
Team withstood a furious comeback and held on for a 45-41 victory over
Hillhouse. Maria Blois (10) and Danielle Desmarais (9) were
instrumental in the win. The two guards played fiery defense while
getting the ball inside to Strobel in good scoring position time and time
again. When the Hillhouse defense tried to collapse on Strobel and
center Lauren DeBisschop (4 pts, 4 blocks), the guards hit the open
shots. The big plays came late. With the score tied 39-39, Lauren
DeBisschop battled her way to the weakside, grabbed the offensive
rebound from a missed layup, and dropped in a nice running hook shot
to put the Rams up 41-39. On the ensuing Hillhouse possession,
sophomore Molly Dupont came out of nowhere to steal the ball and then
fed Blois for a layup that put the game out of reach. Dupont finished with
3 points and 5 steals.
Career JV 37
Cheshire JV 36:
Julia Strobel (15)
Lauren Gilmore (5)
Maria Blois (5)
Molly Dupont (4)
Danielle Desmarais (3)
Lauren DeBisschop (2)
Sarah Domshine (2)
Cheshire JV 36:
Julia Strobel (15)
Lauren Gilmore (5)
Maria Blois (5)
Molly Dupont (4)
Danielle Desmarais (3)
Lauren DeBisschop (2)
Sarah Domshine (2)
Freshman Basketball Stats
Career Frosh 32 Cheshire 31
Lauren DeBisschop (12)
Sarah Domschine (9)
Elana Manke (5)
Riley Hasson (2)
Anna Marcucilli (2)
Ally D'Amico (1)
Hillhouse Frosh 38 Cheshire 20
Sarah Domschine (9)
Lauren DeBisschop (4)
Ally D'Amico (2)
Elana Manke (1)
Emily Kulpa (1)
Riley Hasson (1)
Career Frosh 32 Cheshire 31
Lauren DeBisschop (12)
Sarah Domschine (9)
Elana Manke (5)
Riley Hasson (2)
Anna Marcucilli (2)
Ally D'Amico (1)
Hillhouse Frosh 38 Cheshire 20
Sarah Domschine (9)
Lauren DeBisschop (4)
Ally D'Amico (2)
Elana Manke (1)
Emily Kulpa (1)
Riley Hasson (1)
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Varsity: Mercy 53 CHS 39
Nora Bahgat 17
Emily Thomas 14
Kristin Samuelson 3
Lauren Hague 2
Julia Strobel 2
Kelly Riddle 1
Nora Bahgat 17
Emily Thomas 14
Kristin Samuelson 3
Lauren Hague 2
Julia Strobel 2
Kelly Riddle 1
Varsity: Hand 61 Cheshire 39
Nora Bahgat 15
Emily Thomas 11
Lauren Hague 11
Kristin Samuelson 6
Julia Strobel 4
Maria Blois 4
Kelly Riddle 2
Nora Bahgat 15
Emily Thomas 11
Lauren Hague 11
Kristin Samuelson 6
Julia Strobel 4
Maria Blois 4
Kelly Riddle 2
JV: Hand 52 CHS 40
Julia Strobel 11
Danielle Desmarais 10
Lauren DeBisschop 6
Molly Dupont 6
Emily Werth 4
Maria Blois 3
Julia Strobel 11
Danielle Desmarais 10
Lauren DeBisschop 6
Molly Dupont 6
Emily Werth 4
Maria Blois 3
JV: Mercy 40 Cheshire 32
Julia Strobel 17
Danielle Desmarais 8
Molly Dupont 4
Lauren DeBisschop 3
Julia Strobel 17
Danielle Desmarais 8
Molly Dupont 4
Lauren DeBisschop 3
Cheshire 52 Rockville 35
Emily Thomas poured in 15 points to
lead the Cheshire Girls Basketball Team
to their first win of the season 52-35 over
Rockville in the Southington Holiday
Tournament Saturday night. The Lady
Rams will take on host Southington on
Monday night in the Championship
game. Southington defeated Hall High
earlier to set up Monday's tilt. Against
Rockville, Maggie Riddle added 10
points and Lauren Hague continued her
ho shooting with 9. Nora Bahgat
chipped in with 8 as the Rams were very
balanced with the scoring. Other scorers
were Kristin Samuelson (3), Danielle
Desmarais(3), Kelly Riddle (2), and Julia
Strobel (2). With the win, Cheshire
moves to 1-5 on the year. After the
Southington game, the Rams will travel
to New Haven on Friday night and look
for some revenge at Hillhouse who won
the first game 68-48.
Emily Thomas poured in 15 points to
lead the Cheshire Girls Basketball Team
to their first win of the season 52-35 over
Rockville in the Southington Holiday
Tournament Saturday night. The Lady
Rams will take on host Southington on
Monday night in the Championship
game. Southington defeated Hall High
earlier to set up Monday's tilt. Against
Rockville, Maggie Riddle added 10
points and Lauren Hague continued her
ho shooting with 9. Nora Bahgat
chipped in with 8 as the Rams were very
balanced with the scoring. Other scorers
were Kristin Samuelson (3), Danielle
Desmarais(3), Kelly Riddle (2), and Julia
Strobel (2). With the win, Cheshire
moves to 1-5 on the year. After the
Southington game, the Rams will travel
to New Haven on Friday night and look
for some revenge at Hillhouse who won
the first game 68-48.
CHS Girls Defense Stymies Knights 40-27
Rams Take Southington Holiday Tournament
Maggie Riddle and Nora Bahgat combined for 25 points Monday night, as Cheshire won the Southington
Holiday Tournament with a 40-27 win over the host Blue Knights. Emily Thomas pitched in with 7 points
as well as joining Riddle on the All-Tournament Team. This game was all about the Ram defense,
making it difficult for Southington to start their offense and allowing only one shot at the defensive end.
Lauren Hague chipped in with 6 points and Kelly Riddle had two in the low scoring contest. The Rams
improve to 2-5 with the win. They will travel to New Haven on Friday night and try to extract some revenge
from Hillhouse, who beat Cheshire a little over a week ago by 20. Look for a little closer game this time
around as the Rams are beginning to identify their roles and feeling more comfortable with each other.
Rams Take Southington Holiday Tournament
Maggie Riddle and Nora Bahgat combined for 25 points Monday night, as Cheshire won the Southington
Holiday Tournament with a 40-27 win over the host Blue Knights. Emily Thomas pitched in with 7 points
as well as joining Riddle on the All-Tournament Team. This game was all about the Ram defense,
making it difficult for Southington to start their offense and allowing only one shot at the defensive end.
Lauren Hague chipped in with 6 points and Kelly Riddle had two in the low scoring contest. The Rams
improve to 2-5 with the win. They will travel to New Haven on Friday night and try to extract some revenge
from Hillhouse, who beat Cheshire a little over a week ago by 20. Look for a little closer game this time
around as the Rams are beginning to identify their roles and feeling more comfortable with each other.
Hillhouse 57 Cheshire 47
Deniesha Pierce poured in 21 points and Adriana
Thomas added 16 points and 10 assists leading
the #1 Hillhouse Academics to a hard fought
57-47 win over a much improved Cheshire Rams
squad. Cheshire was led by Nora Bahgat with 14
points and Emily Thomas chipped in with 10. In a
game that was 32-31 at halftime, Hillhouse
outscored the Rams 18-7 in the third quarter to
stretch the lead. The Rams got the lead under 10
with a few minutes left but the Academics held on
for the 10 point win. Other scorers for Cheshire
were: Kathleen DeVylder (6), Lauren Hague (5),
Maggie Riddle (5), Kelly Riddle (5), and Lauren
DeBisschop (2).
Cheshire (2-6) will travel to Amity (3-3) on
Tuesday Night.
Deniesha Pierce poured in 21 points and Adriana
Thomas added 16 points and 10 assists leading
the #1 Hillhouse Academics to a hard fought
57-47 win over a much improved Cheshire Rams
squad. Cheshire was led by Nora Bahgat with 14
points and Emily Thomas chipped in with 10. In a
game that was 32-31 at halftime, Hillhouse
outscored the Rams 18-7 in the third quarter to
stretch the lead. The Rams got the lead under 10
with a few minutes left but the Academics held on
for the 10 point win. Other scorers for Cheshire
were: Kathleen DeVylder (6), Lauren Hague (5),
Maggie Riddle (5), Kelly Riddle (5), and Lauren
DeBisschop (2).
Cheshire (2-6) will travel to Amity (3-3) on
Tuesday Night.
Cheshire Girls Beat Amity 60-45
Maggie Riddle (16) Kathleen DeVylder (3)
Emily Thomas (12) Kelly Riddle (2)
Nora Bahgat (8) Molly Dupont (2)
Kristen Samuelson (5) Maria Blois (2)
Lauren Hague (4) Julia Strobel (2)
Lauren DeBisschop (4)
Maggie Riddle (16) Kathleen DeVylder (3)
Emily Thomas (12) Kelly Riddle (2)
Nora Bahgat (8) Molly Dupont (2)
Kristen Samuelson (5) Maria Blois (2)
Lauren Hague (4) Julia Strobel (2)
Lauren DeBisschop (4)
Cheshire 57 Lyman Hall 47
Emily Thomas 16
Nora Bahgat 15
Lauren Hague 13
Maggie Riddle 4
Kristin Samuelson 3
Kelly Riddle 3
Maria Blois 2
Julia Strobel 1
Emily Thomas 16
Nora Bahgat 15
Lauren Hague 13
Maggie Riddle 4
Kristin Samuelson 3
Kelly Riddle 3
Maria Blois 2
Julia Strobel 1
| Cheshire JV 42 Hand JV 31 Julia Strobel 18 Maria Blois 10 Emily Werth 2 Molly Dupont 4 Lauren DeBisschop 8 |
Cheshire JV 38
Lyman Hall JV 32
Julia Strobel 19
Maria Blois 6
Emily Werth 3
Danielle Desmarais 3
Kristin Samuelson 3
Molly Dupont 2
Lauren DeBisschop 2
Lyman Hall JV 32
Julia Strobel 19
Maria Blois 6
Emily Werth 3
Danielle Desmarais 3
Kristin Samuelson 3
Molly Dupont 2
Lauren DeBisschop 2
Hand Defeats Rams Despite 2nd Half Comeback 63-51
Kerry Wallack scored 22 points and Madison Boris hit 4 threes as Hand of Madison went ahead by 22
points in the first half and held on down the stretch to sweep the series from Cheshire 63-51 at
Cheshire. In a forgettable first half, the Rams fell behind 37-15 scoring only 3 points in the second
quarter. Cheshire came back in the second half at one point pulling to within 8 points, but the
comeback fell short as the Rams fell to 5-7 on the season. Lauren Hague continued to be a bright
spot for Cheshire netting 14 points to lead the scoring. Emily Thomas had 12 and Nora Bahgat 11for
Cheshire, who will host Sheehan on Friday night. Other scorers for the Rams were Maggie Riddle
with 8, Kristen Samuelson with 3, and Kelly Riddle with 2.
Kerry Wallack scored 22 points and Madison Boris hit 4 threes as Hand of Madison went ahead by 22
points in the first half and held on down the stretch to sweep the series from Cheshire 63-51 at
Cheshire. In a forgettable first half, the Rams fell behind 37-15 scoring only 3 points in the second
quarter. Cheshire came back in the second half at one point pulling to within 8 points, but the
comeback fell short as the Rams fell to 5-7 on the season. Lauren Hague continued to be a bright
spot for Cheshire netting 14 points to lead the scoring. Emily Thomas had 12 and Nora Bahgat 11for
Cheshire, who will host Sheehan on Friday night. Other scorers for the Rams were Maggie Riddle
with 8, Kristen Samuelson with 3, and Kelly Riddle with 2.
Girls Basketball
Cheshire 62 Shelton 47
The Cheshire Rams used balanced scoring to win their 5th
game in their last 6 outings with a convincing win at home.
After playing their last eight games on the road, Cheshire
will now have a heavy dose of home cooking as they
drive towards a chance at post season play. The Rams
are now 5-6 on the year. Lauren Hague continued her hot
shooting for Cheshire, leading the way tonight with 14
points. Nora Bahgat added 13 and Emily Thomas 12.
Maggie Riddle chipped in with 9. The Rams also got some
contributions from the bench tonight. Julia Strobel had 6,
Danielle Desmarais 4, Kelly Riddle 2, and Lauren
DeBisschop 2. Cheshire will host Daniel Hand High next
Tuesday. Hand beat the Rams by 8 back on December 20.
Cheshire JV 38 Shelton JV 31
Julia Strobel poured in 13 points to lead the
Cheshire JV Girls Basketball Team to a 38-31 win
vs Shelton. Kristen Samuelson and Maria Blois
added 8 points apiece. Molly Dupont chipped in
with 5. Danielle Desmarais had 2 points and
Lauren DeBisschop and Sarah Domshine each
had a free throw in the win
Cheshire 62 Shelton 47
The Cheshire Rams used balanced scoring to win their 5th
game in their last 6 outings with a convincing win at home.
After playing their last eight games on the road, Cheshire
will now have a heavy dose of home cooking as they
drive towards a chance at post season play. The Rams
are now 5-6 on the year. Lauren Hague continued her hot
shooting for Cheshire, leading the way tonight with 14
points. Nora Bahgat added 13 and Emily Thomas 12.
Maggie Riddle chipped in with 9. The Rams also got some
contributions from the bench tonight. Julia Strobel had 6,
Danielle Desmarais 4, Kelly Riddle 2, and Lauren
DeBisschop 2. Cheshire will host Daniel Hand High next
Tuesday. Hand beat the Rams by 8 back on December 20.
Cheshire JV 38 Shelton JV 31
Julia Strobel poured in 13 points to lead the
Cheshire JV Girls Basketball Team to a 38-31 win
vs Shelton. Kristen Samuelson and Maria Blois
added 8 points apiece. Molly Dupont chipped in
with 5. Danielle Desmarais had 2 points and
Lauren DeBisschop and Sarah Domshine each
had a free throw in the win
Housatonic
Cheshire 7-0 9-8
Lyman Hall 4-2 9-6
Shelton 2-4 4-10
Sheehan 1-4 5-8
Amity 0-5 5-9
Cheshire 7-0 9-8
Lyman Hall 4-2 9-6
Shelton 2-4 4-10
Sheehan 1-4 5-8
Amity 0-5 5-9
| Cheshire 51 Sheehan 37 In a very physical game at CHS, the Lady Rams came out on top against Sheehan, upping their SCC Housy record to 4-0. Kristen Samuelson had a career high 11 points including a big three point shot with 6:33 remaining that put the Rams up by 12. Sheehan would get no closer than eight the rest of the way. Emily Thomas and Nora Bahgat battled hard under the boards against a very strong frontline from the Lady Titans. Thomas had a game high 12 and hit four key free throws in the fourth quarter to help seal the win. Bahgat pulled down 5 key rebounds and had a big shot block. Kelly Riddle netted 8 and Maggie Riddle 7 for the Rams, who are now 6-7 overall. Lauren Hague also had a strong game with 6 points and a couple of big defensive plays late in the game. Cheshire will try to even their record on Tuesday when they host Amity. In the JV game, Sheehan nipped the Rams 41-37 despite 13 points from Kristen Samuelson and 9 points from Julia Strobel. The other scorers for Cheshire were: Molly Dupont 6, Danielle DesMarais 4, Lauren DeBisschop 4, and Maria Blois 1. |
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Bahgat Leads Lady Rams over Amity
Nora Bahgat poured in 21 points and Kelly Riddle
held the area's best 3 point shooter, Susan Barbosa
to 5 points as the Lady Rams pulled to within 1 win of
a CIAC state tournament berth and a Housy title with
a 48-28 win over Amity in Cheshire. Maggie Riddle
and Lauren Hague contributed 12 each for Cheshire
(5-0, 7-7). Danielle Dasmarais added 2 points and
Kristen Samuelson had 1. The Lady Rams will be at
home on Friday Night to host Lyman Hall (4-1, 9-5). A
win Friday and Cheshire will clinch a share of the
SCC Housy Division Championship and more
importantly would notch that all-important 8th win
overall, the number needed to qualify for the CIAC
State Tournament.
Nora Bahgat poured in 21 points and Kelly Riddle
held the area's best 3 point shooter, Susan Barbosa
to 5 points as the Lady Rams pulled to within 1 win of
a CIAC state tournament berth and a Housy title with
a 48-28 win over Amity in Cheshire. Maggie Riddle
and Lauren Hague contributed 12 each for Cheshire
(5-0, 7-7). Danielle Dasmarais added 2 points and
Kristen Samuelson had 1. The Lady Rams will be at
home on Friday Night to host Lyman Hall (4-1, 9-5). A
win Friday and Cheshire will clinch a share of the
SCC Housy Division Championship and more
importantly would notch that all-important 8th win
overall, the number needed to qualify for the CIAC
State Tournament.
Cheshire JV 33 Amity JV 26
Maria Blois 8
Julia Strobel 6
Kristen Samuelson 5
Molly Dupont 5
Danielle Desmarais 3
Sarah Domschine 2
Lauren DeBisschop 2
Lauren Gilmore 2
Maria Blois 8
Julia Strobel 6
Kristen Samuelson 5
Molly Dupont 5
Danielle Desmarais 3
Sarah Domschine 2
Lauren DeBisschop 2
Lauren Gilmore 2
Cheshire Freshman 36 Amity 28
Lauren DeBisschop 19
Sarah Domschine 7
Abbie Dorman 4
Allie D'Amico 2
Elana Manke 2
Riley Hasson 2
Lauren DeBisschop 19
Sarah Domschine 7
Abbie Dorman 4
Allie D'Amico 2
Elana Manke 2
Riley Hasson 2
| Hague, Bahgat Lead Rams to States Cheshire sharpshooter Lauren Hague netted a career high 21 points and Nora Bahgat scored 16 points, grabbed 8 rebounds and blocked 3 shots as the Lady Rams clinched a CIAC state tournament berth and a share of the Housatonic Division title with a hard fought 53-47 win over a very good Lyman Hall team in Cheshire. The Rams had a fairly comfortable lead through the first half, combining strong rebounding and stingy defense to keep the good shooters of Lyman Hall off balance. Cheshire led 27-16 at halftime. The teams swapped baskets for most of the third period but the Lady Trojans got a couple of steals and the Rams turned the ball over a few times and with 1:26 left in the game Lyman Hall found themselves with a 45-43 lead. After an Emily Thomas (9 points, 7 rebounds) layup tied the game at 45, Lauren Hague took the ball right down the middle of the Lyman Hall defense and got fouled. Hague would make both shots (7-8 from the line on the night) to put the Rams back ahead. Cheshire's defense and foul shooting took over the game. Each Trojan missed shot resulted in a foul on Lyman Hall. Hague, Maggie Riddle, and Kelly Riddle all went 2-2 from the line down the stretch to ice the victory and the state tournament berth. Cheshire is now 6-0 in the Housatonic and can clinch the outright title with a win Tuesday when they visit Shelton (4-10). Other strong performances tonight from Kristen Samuelson ( 3 points, 3 assists, two steals and a block), Maggie and Kelly Riddle did not let those Lyman Hall shooters get good looks all night and chipped in with a combined 5 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals |
| CHS FR 40 Lyman Hall 22 Lauren DeBisschop 21 Sarah Domschine 6 Maria Blois 5 Theresa Fitzpatrick 4 Emily Kulpa 2 Riley Hasson 2 |
| Lyman Hall JV 41 CHS 36 Julia Strobel 12 Kristen Samuelson 8 Lauren Gilmore 4 Lauren DeBisschop 4 Maria Blois 3 Molly Dupont 3 Emily Werth 2 |
| Rams Beat Shelton, Win Housy Title Nora Bahgat scored 21 points and Kelly Riddle added a career high 15 as the Cheshire Rams clinch the SCC Housatonic Title with a 53-45 win over Shelton in a game that wasn't that close. Lauren Hague chipped in with 11 points and Emily Thomas had 4 as Cheshire(7-0, 9-7) won their fourth game in a row and 7th win in their last 8 games. They will host Career on Friday night. Career is ranked #1 in Class LL with a 14-1 record. Back on opening night the Rams dropped a 51-41 decision in New Haven. This will be a good test for Cheshire to see how far they have come this season. |
Shelton Freshman 27 CHS 23
Lauren DeBisschop 16
Sarah Domschine 7
Lauren DeBisschop 16
Sarah Domschine 7
Cheshire JV 29 Shelton 28
Freshman Lauren DeBisschop hit the game
winning layup with 10 seconds to go as the CHS
JV's came from behind to beat Shelton.
Julia Strobel scored 18 of her teams 29 points in
the win. Sarah Domschine added 5, Molly
Dupont 2, Danielle Desmarais 2, and
DeBisschop saving her only basket for when it
counted. The JV's will host Career on Friday nite
in the West gym at 5:15
Freshman Lauren DeBisschop hit the game
winning layup with 10 seconds to go as the CHS
JV's came from behind to beat Shelton.
Julia Strobel scored 18 of her teams 29 points in
the win. Sarah Domschine added 5, Molly
Dupont 2, Danielle Desmarais 2, and
DeBisschop saving her only basket for when it
counted. The JV's will host Career on Friday nite
in the West gym at 5:15
| Career 58, Cheshire 47 Kelly Riddle 4 Lauren Hague 12 Nora Bahgat 13 Emily Thomas 9 Maggie Riddle 6 Maria Blois 3 |
| Bahgat Scores 1000th Point But Mercy Comeback Downs Rams Senior Captain Nora Bahgat notched her 1000th point of her career and pulled to within 37 rebounds of 1000 in a heartbreaking overtime loss to Mercy High Friday night in Cheshire. The Rams played a mistake free first half, shooting it well, defending well, and kept control of the boards as they raced out to a 15 point halftime lead. Cheshire continued to play well in the 3rd quarter, matching Mercy's dynamic duo of Rachel Roberts (28 pts) and Bianca Simmons (18 pts). At the end of three, the Rams still held a 12 point lead at 48-36. Leading the way for the Rams was Bahgat (12 points 13 rebounds), Maggie Riddle (18 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists) and Emily Thomas (15 points, 7 rebounds. Lauren Hague chipped in with 9 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals. However, the fourth quarter was taken over by the Tigers. Mercy's full court press caused the Rams some miscues and indecision as Simmons and Roberts began to heat up, as the Tigers went on a 20-6 run to tie the game at the end of regulation. Simmons and Roberts again took their team to a very hard fought win. |
| Ram Defense, Free Throws Upset Hand 57-42 Lauren Hague locked up Hand's Cary Wallach, holding her to 17 points (6 while Hague was out of the game) on 6 for 21 shooting. Nora Bahgat and Emily Thomas rebounded most of those misses and Maggie Riddle and Thomas scored 17 points each as the Rams held off a furious comeback attempt by the Tigers. A very aggressive Hand defense led to a foul-filled contest. The Rams took advantage at the line, converting 27 out of 31(90%). Bahgat finished with 11 points, 7 rebounds and 3 blocks. Thomas added 5 rebounds and 3 assists for Cheshire, who will face Hamden in the quarterfinals Saturd at 5:15 at West Haven High School. Hamden, who defeated the Rams Monday night 71-58, is the #3 seed. Cheshire is #11. The Rams got some great floor games from Kelly Riddle and Maria Blois. Riddle did an excellent job weak side rebounding off Hand missed 3-pointers, gathering 5 rebounds while dishing out 4 assists. Blois made good decisions all night, findin Thomas twice underneath resulting in Tiger fouls and converted free throws. She finished with 5 assists, 2 rebounds and 2 steals. Kristen Samuelson came off the bench to do what she does best, nailing two threes at key points in the game, halting the Hand momentum. Freshman Julia Strobel chipped in with a couple of rebounds and a steal in limited playing time. The story of this game was Hague's defense and Cheshire's rebounding. Wallach killed the Rams in their first meeting, pouring in 27. Tonight, the Ram game plan won the battle and the girls executed that plan. |
Hamden 54, Cheshire 49
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Cheshire (11-11) 10 12 16 11 49
Hamden (15-6) 11 10 15 18 54
Saturday, February 21, 5:15 pm
Cheshire Player FG FT Points
Kelly Riddle 2 1 6
Lauren Hague 3 1 8
Nora Bahgat 8 0 16
Julia Strobel 1 0 2
Emily Thomas 3 2 8
Maggie Riddle 3 2 9
Cheshire TOTAL 20 6 49
Hamden Player FG FT Points
Hannah May 3 0 9
Cara DeRoy 4 0 9
Molly DeRoy 0 0 0
Tekera Williams 1 1 3
Amber Kountz 1 0 3
Lianna Carrero 6 2 15
Trinity Barnes 5 4 15
Hamden TOTAL 20 7 54
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Cheshire (11-11) 10 12 16 11 49
Hamden (15-6) 11 10 15 18 54
Saturday, February 21, 5:15 pm
Cheshire Player FG FT Points
Kelly Riddle 2 1 6
Lauren Hague 3 1 8
Nora Bahgat 8 0 16
Julia Strobel 1 0 2
Emily Thomas 3 2 8
Maggie Riddle 3 2 9
Cheshire TOTAL 20 6 49
Hamden Player FG FT Points
Hannah May 3 0 9
Cara DeRoy 4 0 9
Molly DeRoy 0 0 0
Tekera Williams 1 1 3
Amber Kountz 1 0 3
Lianna Carrero 6 2 15
Trinity Barnes 5 4 15
Hamden TOTAL 20 7 54