Holbrook picked up their 22nd win of the season on Tuesday night with a 62-49 home court win over Blue Ridge. The Lady Birds came out strong netting 23 first period points behind the quarter of Madison Chappell, Tristen Ambrose, Megan Cummings and Matehya Aberle who contributed the full load of points with nine of them coming from Chappell.
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Megan Cummings added seven in the second as Holbrook built a 39-22 halftime cushion. Cummings, Desirae Bain, and Mika Joe each hit long range shots in the third extending Holbrook’s lead to as much as 26 points late in the third.
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The Roadrunners went to their bench in the fourth and Blue Ridge took advantage quickly catching up to within 10 points. Once Holbrook reinserted their starting unit they comfortably pulled away for the double digit win.
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“We played well early, but didn’t finish either halve very well. Once we were up 28 I put the bench in and they didn’t get the job done like they need to. They will have to give us more going forward. Fortunately it looks like we could have a week off with the first round bye, to get all the kinks worked out before playing in the second round of state in a couple of weeks,” stated Roadrunner Coach Greg Perkins.
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Cummings and Chappell each led the team in scoring with 18 apiece. Aberle was solid with 14 points; Ambrose added 6; Joe, 3; and Bain helped with 3. The Ladies made just two of five free throws but hit eight shots from deep.
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Blue Ridge was led by P. Cosay with 13 points. The Yellowjackets made three of 10 free throws and hit on two treys.
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With the win Holbrook moved to 22-4 on the season, and 13-3 in power point contests. They were ranked No. 4 in the power rankings at the onset of the game. The team wrapped up the regular season schedule at home on Feb. 8 when they hosted Show Low on Senior Night. The Cougars nearly upended the Roadrunners two weeks ago before Holbrook escaped with a 31-27 win.
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