The Panthers made 10 treys, while Millbrook had just two. Balance, eyes, elbow and follow-through, Douglas said. Coach Spotlight: Millbrook girls' basketball coach Erick Green Sr. McDonald seeks to move trial in Front Royal-Warren County EDA case, Lender forecloses on developer of planned Strasburg subdivision, Ward Plaza sale delayed but expected to be finalized, Athlete Spotlight: Mountain View Christian basketball player Cole Gheen, 'It's like a fairytale': Habitat dedicates 2 new houses in North End, Open Forum: Reacting to Cline's town hall, Open Forum: Importance of early childhood education and development, Laurel Ridge to welcome award-winning artist Janelle Washington, Letter to the editor: Conspiracy theories. Prep Rally is devoted to the SoCal high school sports experience . Then years later, I got the opportunity to coach them again, and I wanted to take advantage of it. /*! 57-49 lead with 5:23 left. Party like it's 1992 . This is the best. Thats the good thing, the fact that we dont have any pressure. This group doesnt have any pressure on it. The relatively young Pioneers pulled out a dramatic 68-59 overtime victory against 2021 runner-up Pulaski County on Monday at Casey Gymnasium to get their chance at becoming the fifth state championship team in program history. Offensively, defensively, rebounding. The Blazers twin towers, Natalie Fox (23 points) and Emily Grasseler (22), dominated down low to keep defending Class C state champion Millbrook (16-3) close. Millbrook, seeking a fifth straight section title, hosts Tri-Valley in a semifinal Monday. Millbrook was without point guard Ella Wilson, who was sidelined with an ankle injury but expects to return for sectionals. Sierra Canyon decided to sit its 5-foot-4 starting point guard and insert 6-4 freshman Emilia Krstevski to cause Etiwanda problems. Q. Whats the best coaching advice youve received? It feels awesome. There was a problem saving your notification. And theyre unselfish. "I think it was a good prep for sectionals because they're a really good team," Spindler said of Millbrook. I coached basketball and baseball in Frederick County and I coached football in Clarke County. That list will grow, she said, but not until her senior year of high school. #5 Pinole Valley at #4 Sunnyvale King's Academy. I ask them to do what they do best.. What have been your most difficult coaching moments? From the way we watch film, to the way we practice yoga and meditation, to the style in which we play on the court, we aim to prepare each and every one of our program members athletically, physically, mentally, emotionally, and culturally for . High 61F. Douglas mostly plays shooting guard and small forward, and Cortright describes her as a space eater: someone who can hit a 3-pointer on one possession and beat a defender off the dribble on the next, perpetually keeping defenses on their toes in the positionless style many top colleges have adopted. I also coached a little bit in the Cumberland Area Youth Football League [in Maryland] when [my son] Erick was 5. When my children became of age to play I started coaching parks and recreation sports and fell in love with coaching the children. I thought our girls played hard for 32 minutes, Delus said. At No. There was a problem saving your notification. But that, perhaps, made this more fulfilling for them. Beth Bosan added 13 points. Millbrook then answered with a 9-0 run during which Emily Grasseler scored seven points, but Zoe Mesuch hit a long straightaway three to regain control with 1:55 to go in the period. Chance of rain 70%. Its nice doing it two years in a row, Dembinsky said. We play this game to win championships. Rooks (17.1 season average) is averaging 16 points over the past three games. Wallkill, the defending Class A section champ, is seeded second in its bracket and hosts Saugerties in a quarterfinal Monday. Low 49F. Winds S at 10 to 20 mph.. 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They dont really care about the school aspect. Error! Comments are reviewed by moderators so they may not immediately Partly cloudy skies early then becoming cloudy with periods of rain late. As a youngster she was in Richmond as her older sister Ky was part of a Pioneers squad that won three consecutive girls basketball state titles at Virginia Commonwealths Siegel Center. STONE RIDGE - It wasn't as easy this time, and things didn't play out as Wallkill typically plans. Success! He joins Ole Miss signee Eric van der Heijden and Purdue Fort Wayne signee Redford Dunton. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Dembinsky and Grace Mesuch both made two 3-pointers in the first quarter, but Fox (eight points) and Grasseler (seven) combined for 15 points as the Blazers trailed just 21-17 at the end of the high-scoring quarter. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. News headlines delivered every weekday morning. I knew what a good work ethic was, and that it pays off. Would you like to receive our Breaking News? Our 800-acre campus is located in Millbrook, NY, and students here have the benefit of a challenging academic program, competitive athletics, fine and performing arts, a tradition of service and environmental stewardship, and abundant leadership opportunities. Our bench is strong. Its a lot, Cortright said, but for a player like Douglas it somehow never seems like too much. 2023 www.fayobserver.com. She doesnt rush until its time to attack. girls' basketball Posted January 13, 2023 9:06 p.m. EST Updated January 13, 2023 11:35 p.m. EST By Kyle Morton, HighSchoolOT Sr. Editor Raleigh, N.C. The No. Green is a 1987 graduate of Howard University. We didnt shoot the ball well on this floor and were going to get to floors bigger than this and were going to have to shoot the ball well, he said. They're a powerhouse in Maryland football (seven state titles) and we hadn't beaten them in a long time. Both teams play at a frenetic pace and look for easy baskets created by their defense. "That's why I didn't play college basketball.") 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The Pioneers won regional titles in 2017 and 2018. "She can drive to the basket, shoot threes, make smart passes, and her defense is stellar.". Watch highlights of Millbrook High School Girls Varsity Basketball from Winchester, VA, United States and check out their schedule and roster on Hudl. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. "It makes me feel a little safer that they're doing a little double-checking," David Redd, one parent at Saturday . No. Sierra Canyon improves to 30-0 with a 70-57 win over Etiwanda for the Southern Section Open Division girls' basketball title. Subscribe, Like And Share. You have to learn how to apply pressure and handle pressure. Im glad to be here with this group of girls and saying I made it to the state championship.. Letter to the editor: Is Winchester becoming too expensive? Last month she hit 20-plus Division I offers, and shes averaging 16.2 points, 8.3 rebounds, 3.5 steals and 2.4 assists per game all team highs for the Wildcats, who host a second-round NCHSAA 4A playoff game Thursday. Glass. 1 Chester (18-4) Trinity Delgado scored a team-high 12 points and brought energy to the game with her presence inside the paint. (t.secret||t.message||t.value));else if(/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret));else{for(var r,s,a,i=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),n=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=0;o