The Paulding Seniors girls basketball players!
It was senior night on February 14 for the Lady Panthers. All of the young ladies have had a great time playing as a team for their favorite school and now it’s time to say, “goodbye” for the last home game of the season. These girls have some of the best attitudes around when you see they gave balloons to the seniors of their competitors as a good-will gesture.
Defiance’s Natalie Wichman reaches out to block the pass from Paulding Senior Faith Vogel. More pictures at westbendnews.net
Following the tearful senior night, the girls hit the court with the fast action team from Defiance. The Lady Bulldogs quickly got on the board with a solid 14 points in the first period. After watching the guest team wrack up points the Paulding girls started to score and ended up with 7. Senior guard Lucas Karissa scored the only 2 3-point field goals for the Lady Panthers in this game.
The second period was nearly the same as Defiance continued to run around Paulding scoring 8-17 and making the halftime score 15-31. The top scorer for Paulding Brianna Townley, hitting 5-2point field goals.
The 2nd half continued in the same fashion and Paulding added a few more points. The Lady Panthers scored 11 points in the 3rd quarter and the Bulldogs added 18. The game was pretty much over by the fourth period but it was more competitive as Paulding girls increased the defense and holding the guests to only 11 and Paulding scored 10 for the last. The home team could not cover the deficit and the game finished 36-60.
Caroline Turner shoots for the Bulldogs while Audrey Manz attempts to block the shot. More pictures at westbendnews.net
Paulding scorers of the game:
K Hale 2; K Lucas 6; A Manz 2; Sk McCullough 2; Sy McCullough 4; D Pessefall 4; B Townley 11; F Vogel 5
Paulding will travel to Wapakoneta to take on Patrick henry in the first game of sectionals on Wednesday, February 22 at 6:15.
Each of the seniors gave their history and future at senior and the West Bend News is glad to share it here:
#15 – Allison Arend (“AA”) daughter of Dana and Caroline Arend.
While attending Paulding High School she’s participated in basketball, soccer and member of the National Honor Society. Her favorite memory was attending team camp each summer with her best friends. She plans to attend the University of Dayton and major in physical therapy.
#43 – Skyler McCullough (“SkyMac”) daughter of Jim and Julie McCullough.
While attending Paulding High School she’s participated in 4 years of basketball, 3 years of volleyball, has done baseball stats, a member of the National Honor Society and student council and also a student officer. Her favorite memories are when she was able to sub for her senior sister when she sat varsity as a freshman and being getting to be a captain this year with 2 of her best friends. She plans to attend the University of Toledo and become an accountant.
#12 – Molly Meeker (“Double M”) daughter of Troy and Liz Meeker.
While attending Paulding High School she’s participated in cheerleading, track and a member of the National Honor Society and drama department. Her favorite memory is actually scoring and making an “and one”. She plans to attend Ohio State University and major in biochemistry.
#33 – Brooke Weidenhamer (“B Dub’s”) daughter of Todd and Regina Weidenhamer.
While attending Paulding High School she’s participated in soccer, basketball, poultry judging, a member of the National Honor Society, FFA and science fair. Her favorite memory is the back of the bus. She plans to attend the University of Findlay and major in animal science/pre-vet then attend Ohio State University to obtain a doctorate in veterinary medicine.
#10 – Karissa Lucas (“K-Rock”) daughter of Kenny and Stephanie Thomas and Emmanuel Lucas.
While attending Paulding High School she’s participated in soccer, basketball, softball and member of FFA. Her favorite memory is the back of the bus. She plans to attend the University of Northwestern Ohio in Lima and major in sports management.
#11 – Faith Vogel (“Ever Faithful”) daughter of Bob and Dori Vogel.
While attending Paulding High School she’s participated in basketball, volleyball, a member of the National Honor Society, drama and FFA and has done baseball stats. Her favorite memory is Skyler lobbing her a pass but accidentally scoring instead. She plans to attend the University of Saint Francis and become a nurse. More pictures at westbendnews.net
