Ladycats play tough, but fall to league leaders

by Eva Gucker

After a three week break, Pittsford girls had a fresh start against the Hillsdale Academy Colts. The ladies were unable to break into the win column, however, losing 54-43.

Pittsford showed a full-court press from the beginning of the game that advanced them to a 4-0 lead quickly in the first quarter. The Colts didn’t stay behind long, putting on a press of their own and taking the lead from Pittsford. Pittsford had a much better time with made shots. “We had more good shots taken, which sent us to the line a lot,” said junior Alexis Cramer.

At halftime HA held a 12 point lead over the Wildcats. Pittsford did not let HA increase their lead, fighting and winning the second half, but it wasn’t enough to come back. Even with good offense and rebounding the Academy worked Pittsford inside and on the boards, which hurt the Wildcats enough to end the game with a loss for Pittsford.

Marisa Hamilton led the Wildcats scoring 11 points and 5 steals. Ashley Buckner and Autumn Buckner both had 6 rebounds.