Barker girls post win over Newfane

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 15 March 2021 at 6:50 pm

Making it four wins in a row, Barker defeated visiting Newfane 51-39 this afternoon in a Niagara-Orleans League girls basketball make-up game.

Courtney Hillman scored a season high 22 points to lead the way for Barker as Sydnie Luckman added 15 and Sarah Outten 8.

Jensen McGhee scored 15 and Allison Clark 7 for Newfane.

Barker led 27-18 at the half but Newfane battled back to cut the deficit to four, 38-34, at the three-quarter mark.

However, the Lady Raiders turned back the challenge outscoring the Lady Panthers 13-5 in the final stanza to lock up the win.

Barker improves to 6-5 and Newfane slips to 5-4.

The two teams will meet again Tuesday at Newfane in a regularly scheduled game.

N-O Standings: Wilson 9-0, Akron 6-4, Barker 6-5, Newfane 5-4, Albion 4-5, Roy-Hart 4-6, Medina 0-10