HSPN day 2

end of pool play - day 2

 For the third pool play game, The Warriors took on The Blaze from Binghamton. They played this afternoon at 3:30. Unfortunately, the Warriors lost the game to the Blaze. The girls stayed with the Blaze throughout the entire game. There were several times when the Blaze would pull ahead, but the Lady Warriors always managed to get back in the game. They never took the lead though.

 The final score was 43-36. The Warriors struggled against their point guard who had one arm. She was a phenomenal player and our girls really didn't quite know how to guard her. There were some positive notes during this game. The girls really rallied around each other and brought encouragement to one another.

 Sarah and Maggie both scored their first points in the tournament. Emily Pritt who had had a fever earlier in the day played considerable minutes in the game. What a praise that was! She even had 3 rebounds. Emily is feeling so much better...you wouldn't even know she'd be down earlier today.

 Sarah led the team with 3 assists. Rebecca led in rebounds with 13. As the Warriors went into the game, we knew that the outcome would determine which division they were placed into. We felt like whether they won or lost...they'd be in the division for which they were most suited. In this tournament, all teams play 3 games and based on their wins, losses, and points differential, they are then placed in a division. Four teams are put into every division...and a semi final match is played. Each team that wins their semi final will play for their division's title in the Vines Arena on Friday. Because of their record the Warriors have been placed in Division 2a. They are the top seed in that division and they take on the fourth seed (The Richmond Spirit, who we beat yesterday) tonight at 8:00pm. Yesterday, Coach Barry took the girls to the Vines Arena just so they could see the possibility of where they could play if they won our semi final bracket game. He was hoping to inspire them to greatness.

Tonight they play for that position. If you're reading this prior to 8pm on Thursday, please pray for the girls on the Warriors to play with confidence and endurance. Pray that they will play to their very best ability and that in all they do, they'll bring glory to God. Also, continue to pray protection and good health for them. Thanks so much!