Medina girls romp past Tonawanda
Photo by Cheryl Wertman – Surrounded by a trio of defenders, Gracie Hughes puts up a shot for Medina during this afternoon’s win over visiting Tonawanda. The Lady Warriors defenders include Madylyn Taylor, Alexis Verrall and Kaitlyn Wood.
Racing out to an 18 point first quarter lead, Medina went on to defeat visiting Tonawanda 68-34 this afternoon in a non league girls basketball game.
Camri King poured in a game high 23 points as Kharise Johnson added 12 and Maddie Williams 11 to lead the Medina attack.
Tyesha Robinson puts up a shot for the Mustangs over Lady Warriors defenders Madylyn Taylor and Heaven Jackson.
Tyesha Robinson and Gracie Hughes both added 6 points for the Mustangs as Sarah Cochrane, Jarielys Flores-Medina, Nodia Osby and Mikayla Albone each chipped in with 2.
Lexus Frears and Heaven Jackson both scored 10 points to place Tonawanda.
Medina jumped out to a commanding 26-8 first quarter lead as King dominated inside with 12 points, Williams hit two threes and Johnson had a pair of baskets.
The Mustangs doubled their advantage over the Lady Warriors by maintaining leads of 34-17 at the half and 46-23 at the three-quarter mark. Robinson, Johnson and Hughes each had a pair of baskets in the third period.
Now at 2-4 overall, Medina next hosts Newfane in a Niagara-Orleans League game at 6:30 p.m. Friday.
