Staff Writer
The Greater Houlton Christian Academy Lady Eagles lost their first game of the season last Wednesday in Ashland.
Photograph courtesy of Steve Straubel
PUT BACK – Kari Brewer of the Greater Houlton Christian Academy puts back an offensive rebound during last Wednesday’s game in Ashland. The Lady Eagles dropped their first game of the season, 80-54.
The Lady Eagles were defeated, 80-54.
“We ran into a team that really needed a big win,” said GHCA coach Terry Cummings. “They defended their home court and played an excellent game.”
Whitney Flint scored a game-high 43 points, while Mindy Chasse tossed in 15 points, including her 1,000 high school point on a layup in the first period.
“We witnessed one of the best individual performances by the Flint girl,” Cummings said. “She was pretty much unstoppable that night.”
The Hornets led 24-17 to start the game and held a 38-24 lead at halftime, but then Ashland outscored GHCA 23-7 in the third to put the game out of reach, with Chasse fouling out of the game.
“Even though this is our first loss, we learned a lot about ourselves as the girls never gave up,” said Cummings. “I think we have surprised some people this year, especially with the 11-0 start.”
GHCA’s Kari Brewer and Sarah Riopel each scored 17 points.
The Lady Eagles have a big week against Washburn, Southern Aroostook and Katahdin, all on the road.
“We expect to see relentless full-court pressure and how we handle that will determine how successful we are,” said Cummings. “We need some big wins this week in order to stay near the top in the Heal Points, as the season winds down.”
Cummings is very pleased with the way his team performs night-in and night-out.
“The unselfishness of the team has resulted in an excellent season thus far,” he said. “Hopefully, the end result will be another trip to Bangor.”
In boy’s action, the Hornets stung the Eagles, 91-45.
After taking a 29-12 opening lead, the Hornets held a 53-22 halftime cushion, rolling to the win.
Chad Duff scored 17 points for the youthful Eagles, who are building for the future.
