Big quarter sparks Medina to win over Holley in the opening round of the Kendall Tourney
Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Medina’s Caliyah St. Louis puts up a shot to score the first two points of the Mustangs win over Holley at the Kendall Tournament this evening. Defending for Holley are Brynn Thomas (2), Alexis VanAmeron (10) and Mia Thom (11).
A big second quarter scoring surge keyed Medina to a 58-20 win over Holley in the opening round of the Kendall girls basketball tournament this evening.
Leading 6-3 after a low scoring first period, Medina erupted for a big 20-5 second quarter to open up a commanding 26-8 half-time advantage.
Sam Heschke scored 9, Caliyah St. Louis 6, Emberlyn Oakes 3 and Roswyn Oakes 2 for the Mustangs in the decisive period.
Medina maintained a 31 point, 39-8, lead at the end of the third period which saw St. Louis score 8, including a pair of threes.
St. Louis finished with a game high 23 and Heschke 16 to pace Medina as Alexa Demmer added 8, Emberlyn Oakes 5, Harmoni Wilson 3, Roswyn Oakes 2 and Tatianna Maxon 1.
For Holley, Brynn Thomas scored 5 and Mia Thom 3 as Alexis VanAmeron, Kyle Burne, Desiree McCormack, Jayna Burris, Alexis Lujan and Madison Lowell 2 each.
Medina will next face Kendall in the championship game at 2:30 p.m. Saturday while Holley will take on Albion in the consolation contest at 1 p.m.
Holley’s Jayna Burris puts up a shot against Medina defender Alexa Demmer as Caliyah St. Louis moves in.
