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Wayne Trace sets a new school record for victories in a season by the girls basketball team with 22 this year, improving to 22-3 after defeating Stryker in the District Final match at this game on Saturday evening, March 3.
There is no reason to assume the game was an easy triumph for the home team (Raiders). It was a tough match and both teams were pretty equal. it wasn’t until the last couple minutes that the Raiders expanded their lead.
The first two periods were crazy close as the teams went back and forth with points. Stryker’s Courtney Stewart was getting her fair share of shots from under the basket and Raider Claire Sinn was on fire hitting points from inside and outside the key. The half ended at 20-20 when Wayne Trace posted a last second shot at the buzzer.
The third period was also close. Wayne Trace had gained an 8 point lead, but near the end they gave it up to the Panthers with a score of 30-28.
Gracie Gudakunst came in with 3-point baskets in the first half and now was adding to her roster of points with multiple field goals giving herself 14 on the board. Kaylee Shepherd also had several good rebounds and then points which gave extra support for the team that ultimately won the match.
In the fourth quarter, the Lady Raiders were on fire! They pressed and it was successful. Both teams were having issues with fouls, but Wayne Trace turned those into points from the line each time. 20 out of 26 free throws were made by these girls — over 1/3 of the points from the line!
The game finished at the Archbold gym with half the crowd on their feet cheering for the Raiders! Congratulations to the team and the coaches in their victory!
Score by Quarter:
Wayne Trace (22-3) – 10 10 10 24 = 54
Stryker (20-5) – 11 9 8 15 = 43
Scorers of the Game:
Wayne Trace – Claire Sinn 17; Miriam Sinn 2; Saide Sinn 4; Kaylee Shepherd 11; Gracie Gudakunst 14; Brooke Sinn 4; Chelsea Sinn 2;
Stryker – Brittney haines 6; Courtney Stewart 12; McKenna Louis 3; Haley Doehrmann 18; Emma Grimie 4
The Raiders also qualified for the regional tournament with this win for the first time in the history of the girls basketball program. Wayne Trace will travel to Elida High School on March 8 at 6:15 pm to compete against Leipsic.
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