Lady Stars blast Sycamore in Classic
GREENVILLE – Muhlenberg North roared out of the gate
behind sharpshooter Whitney Gaston’s six first quarter triples and rolled
to an 85-49 win over Sycamore (TN) on Saturday in the Lady Stars Classic
at MNHS.
Gaston finished with a game-high 22 points as the
Stars led 52-25 at the half and never looked back. Gaston was
6-of-10 from 3-point range. The junior leads the state in made
3-pointers at over four per game.
North’s Whitney Gaston led the Lady Stars with a game-high
of 22 points Jan. 20 during the Lady Star Classic. Gaston shot six three-pointers
in the first half. The Lady Stars defeated Sycamore 85-49. (Leader-News
Photo/Paul Moore)
Lady Suns take down McLean County 58-32
By Josh Moore
The Muhlenberg South Lady Suns picked up a second victory
at home in as many days to dominate district opponent McLean County, 58-32
Jan. 16, after defeating Hopkins County Central, 58-43, the previous night.
Kayla Engler led the Lady Suns with 20 points and ten
rebounds. Macy Smith added ten points for South.
South’s Kayla Engler led the Lady Suns with 20 points and
10 rebounds. South defeated McLean Co. 58-32. (Photo by George Austin)
McLean Co. defeats South 64-56
By Suzanne Holt
The Muhlenberg South boys varsity basketball team has
come back from being down at the half in five of their last seven wins
but that was not the case last Tuesday night in a 64-56 upset loss to
McLean County. The Suns defeated the Cougars on the road in December
and appeared to be well on their way, jumping to an 8-2 lead in the first
quarter. McLean County, however, went on a run to gain the lead
and enter intermission with a 33-31 advantage.
South’s Richard Carver eyes the basket Jan. 16. McLean Co.
beat South 64-56. Carver led the Suns with 20 points and five assists.
(Photo by George Austin)
Morris’ free throw seals thriller for Stars
Aaron Morris’ free throw with the score tied and no
time remaining gave Muhlenberg North a thrilling 62-61 win over visiting
Henderson County on Friday night at MNHS.
The Colonels (12-4) held the ball for over a minute
for a chance to take the last shot, but Darius Haygan was whistled for
a walk as he drove the lane with five seconds remaining.
Aaron Morris hit a free throw with the score tied and no
time remaining to give the Stars the win over Henderson Co. Jan. 19. Morris
led the Stars with 22 points.(Leader-News Photo/Paul Moore)
Butler Co. no match for Stars
MORGANTOWN – Aaron Morris had 19 points and Jake Clark added
16 as Muhlenberg North blitzed homestanding Butler County 75-40 on Tuesday
night.
