Lady Bears Overpower Bulldogs in JH Basketball

The Lady Bears came out strong, giving the Bulldogs no chance in tonight’s 51–17 win. The Bulldogs couldn’t handle the pressure as the Bears took charge early and continued to score while making excellent defensive plays throughout all four quarters. The Lady Bears went 13-for-16 at the line, with every player contributing offensively. Harper Smith led the way with 15 points. Other scorers:

Molly Ruffer 9 points, Emma Yoder 8, Brynn Schlachter 7, Anni Grant 6, Olivia Sito 4 and Lilly Elkins 2.

In the 8th grade game, Bryan secured a decisive victory over Swanton, winning the game with a final score of 39-19.

Bryan’s success was rooted in a highly consistent performance on both the defensive and offensive ends of the court. Their careful ball handling was noteworthy, as they only committed 3 turnovers throughout the game. The 8th grade improves to 3-1 and will head to Delta on December 16th.

Key Player Highlights

  • Ady Fruchey was the high scorer for Bryan, tallying 13 points.

  • Maliyah Champada followed closely, contributing 11 points to the team’s total.

  • Mallie Grant added 6 points, Charlotte Johnston had 5, and Harper Smith chipped in 4 points.