Medina girls edge Newfane; Akron downs Wilson to tie for N-O championship

Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Medina’s Caliyah St. Louis puts up a shot against Newfane defenders Emma Johnston (23) and Julia Leibring (11) during the Mustangs narrow win over the visiting Lady Panthers this evening.

Rebounding from an early 12 point deficit, Medina rallied to nip visiting Newfane 55-53 in the Niagara-Orleans League girls basketball season finale.

Trailing 20-8, Medina got back into the game by putting together a big 17-4 scoring urge to rally into a 25-24 lead at the half.

Alexa Demmer had 6 points and Samantha Heschke hit a 3 to lead that rally which also included baskets by Tatianna Maxon, Roswyn Oakes, Harmoni Wilson and Caliyah St. Louis.

The contest was deadlocked at 39-39 at the end of the third period as Newfane closed with a 6-0 run on baskets b Emma Johnston, Ah-Leena Golden and Taylor Kempton.

Golden had 8 in the period for the Lady Panthers while Maxon tallied 7 for the Mustangs.

Medina grabbed a 44-39 lead at the outset of the decisive final period on a two and a three by St. Louis.

Newfane did rally back into a tie twice, at 44-44 and again at 46-46, but could not regain the lead.

A three by Demmer put Medina back on top to stay at 49-46. Baskets by St. Louis, Heschke and Demmer then closed out the narrow victory for the Mustangs.

Demmer finished with 15 and Maxon and St. Louis 13 each to lead Medina. Heschke added 5, Wilson 4, Roswyn Oakes and Autumn Cornelis 2 each and Emberlyn Oakes 1.

Golden poured in a game high 30 to lead Newfane as Julia Leibring added 10, Julia Noonan 7, Emma Johnston 4 and Kempton 2.

Medina finishes the N-O season at 5-7 and Newfane at 3-9.

Ah-Leena Golden, who scored 30 for Newfane here drives to the basket against Medina defender Emberlyn Oakes.

Akron 43, Wilson 38
Akron earned a share of the N-O title with Wilson by downing the Lakewomen 43-38.

Clara Bogdan scored 13 and Marissa Brege 9 to lead Akron while Bella Thrush and Kairi Beck each scored 9 for Wilson.

Akron and Wilson finish the N-O season with identical 10-2 records.

Roy-Hart 73, Barker 35
Adella Dukes scored a game high 28 points, Millie Owens 16 and Kylie McOmber 8 to lead Roy-Hart past Barker.

Elise Monaco scored 13 and Cheyanne Rouse and Charlotte Haag both had 9 for Barker.

Final N-O Standings: Akron 10-2, Wilson 10-2, Albion 7-5, Roy-Hart 6-6, Medina 5-7, Newfane 3-9, Barker 1-11.