Addison Bergman drives in attempting the basket with Antwerp’s Rachel Smith.
The Route 49 Classic Girls Basketball tournament for 2016 took place at the Edgerton High School gymnasium. The Antwerp Archers and the Lady Aces both won their respective games on Thursday night December 22.
This was an excellent game for both teams. Unfortunately for the Lady Archers, the first period stunk. Even though Antwerp was able to score the first basket, the Aces scored 12 consecutive points allowing Hicksville to lead 12 to 2 before Antwerp was able to add any more to the board. From that point on, Antwerp continued to chase the Aces for the rest of the game. Though there were times that Antwerp was able to claw their way back up and get within five points, they would fall back to being 10 behind.
Rachel Williamson added a 3 point basket before the end of the first period, finishing 16-5. The 11 point deficit would go on to plague the Lady Archers the rest of the game. The same period was nice for the northern team. Katelynn Berenyi nailed 4 field goals and 2 free-throws for 10 of those first points.
The second quarter was when the Antwerp players got their act together, and Peyton Short was a standout. She hit one 3-point basket and 3 field goals. Another 3 was sunk by Karsyn Brumett. The Aces lead narrowed when they only added 8 more points for a half time score of 24-17.
Momentum reversed itself again when Hicksville outpaced the Archers by the same amount Antwerp had in the previous period. Katelyn Bergman added 2 shots to the scoreboard, and Natalie Briskey posted another 3 pointer along with Berenyi. The third ended 36-26.
The fourth period was nothing but exciting to watch as fans on both sides got behind their teams. Hicksville had a good period but Antwerp put on their best show yet.
Within the last minute of the game The Lady Archers approached Hicksville, down by only three points not only that, but they had possession of the ball with 15 seconds left on the clock. The ball was passed around, perhaps too long, until a second left on the clock. Williamson attempted to launch a three-point basket while being guarded, but was not able to score and Hicksville took the win when the buzzer shouted out.
Hicksville wins the Route 49 Classic Girls Basketball Tournament.
Coach Scott McMichael, after the game, stated he was proud of the girls even though they had struggled. They were able to work real hard, making a tremendous comeback, and he was proud of his team.
Score by Quarter:
Hicksville: 16 8 12 11 = 47
Antwerp: 5 12 9 18 = 44
Hicksville Scorers: Katelyn Bergman 6; Natalie Briskey 6; Katelynn Berenyi 15; Chelsey Taylor 5; Addison Bergman 11; Ashley Peters 4
Antwerp Scorers: Rachel Williamson 13; Becca Johanns 3; Karsyn Brumett 3; Hope Smith 14; Peyton Short 11.
In the losing bracket Edgerton crushed Edon 49-29.
The All-Stars selected for this year’s Route 49 Classic: Eliza Zulch, Emma Siebenaler, Rachel Williamson, Hope Smith, Addison Bergman, Chelsey Taylor, Katelynn Berenyi.
To the All-Star team Hicksville sent three of their ladies and Antwerp was able to send two and Edgerton and Edon both sent one to the All-Stars.
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