Spotswood won the opening tap but Carroll County poured in the games first 14 points to remove any doubt as to how the game would play out for the Cavaliers. Kalee Easter finished the night sharing game high honors with Spotswood’s Zoli Khalil as both Seniors netted 26 in the 87-52 contest that moved Carroll County within one victory of returning to Richmond and two wins from repeating as Class 3 State Champions.
The top two scorers played to a duel but the balance of Carroll County proved to be overwhelming. Alyssa Ervin finished with 22 points and was joined in double figures by Jaelyn Hagee (15) and Lauren Alley (11).
The score was 47-23 at the break but the Cavaliers found an offensive gear ⚙ that I’m not sure anyone else in the State is capable of. Alley scored 10 of her 11 in the third quarter which CCHS took 32-11. The score was 79-32 after three quarters leaving no doubt as to which team would advance to the Semi-final on Monday night.
Khalil finished her outstanding High School career with another impressive effort but just as it was in the regular season match-up, the lack of a second scoring threat did the Trailblazers in against the Cavs.
CCHS was once again supported by a very large crowd that not only filled up one side of the spacious Gym but also spilled over to the visitors side of the building.
The six seniors are now down to a maximum of two games remaining in their High School career that stretches back a full decade. I truly believe that the name on the other jersey is no longer an issue because their natural opponent at this point is Father Time.
The remaining opponent or two will be facing the same dilemma that all the others face – pick your poison. Tonight the Trailblazers focused on stuffing the middle and while they held Alley and Hagee to 7 first half points, Ervin and Easter had 34 at the break.
Nobody plays defense like these Cavaliers and they can score from anywhere on the floor. Two days off to enjoy the latest victory but then its on to a second contest against the LCA Bulldogs.
Brentsville District earned the right to make another post season run at Meridian with a comfortable 50-36 victory over Lakeland.
Meridian 49, Lafayette 26 (F)
Meridian vs Brentsville District for the second time in a week plus Carroll County vs Liberty Christian Academy for the second time in a month.
Is it Monday yet ?
A.S.P.N on The Hill 