Varsity girls’ basketball roar past the Lions
Posted December 2, 2015
SPARTANBURG, S.C.- The Spartanburg Day School varsity Girls' basketball team won their season opener at the Griffin Dome against the Asheville Christian Academy by a score of 34-24.
The Griffins started the game hot, thanks to tenacious defense and strong play from sophomore Lauren Oakes. Oakes scored the Griffins first few baskets and the Griffins held a 12-6 lead after the first quarter.
The Griffins kept the ball rolling in the second quarter adding 10 more points to their total, thanks to the three point shooting of freshman Ariana Muehlenbein. Sophomore Kathleen Babb and junior Kaylee Owens also looked impressive as they added crucial points for the Griffins.
The Griffins scored a season high 22 points in the first half. They led 22-10 after two quarters of play.
The second half was a more evenly matched game. The Lions and the Griffins traded baskets back and forth for most of the second half. The Griffins held on to a 10 point lead and came away with the win by a score of 34-24.
All of the Griffins saw action in Tuesday nights contest. Muehlenbein led all scorers with 12 points. Oakes added 10 points, Babb chipped in 8 points. Owens scored 4 points to round out the Griffin scorers.
The Griffins improve their record to 4-0. They will be next in action when they host Anderson Christian School on Thursday, Dec 3. Tip off is scheduled for 5:00 p.m.
Varsity boys' basketball outrun Lions
Posted December 2, 2015
SPARTANBURG, S.C.- The boys' varsity basketball team notched its third victory in as many chances Tuesday night as they beat Asheville Christian Academy 71-59.
The Lions brought an experienced, talented squad with plenty of size to the Griffin Dome, but the home team raced out early and seized control of the game, taking a 17-9 advantage into the 2nd quarter.
The larger Lions struggled to defend the quicker Griffins, who seemed to drive the ball at will in the first half, pushing the lead to 35-22 at the half. The Lions tried to match the Griffins athleticism in the second half and chose a smaller lineup. Despite the adjustment, they were never able to get closer than eight points, as SDS cruised to a 71-59 victory
Sophomore Zion Williamson led the charge again with 32 points on an array of drives, dunks and dazzling post moves. Fellow captain and sophomore, Kyle Tracy, had a breakout game with 17 huge points, while freshman Magic Moody added 15.
Coach Sartor commented after the game, "That was a really good win against an excellent team that will make a run at their region and state championships in North Carolina. Some of our kids grew up a little bit tonight, and we really controlled the game the whole way. Even though some guys didn't score a lot of points, everyone who got on the court made significant contributions to the win."
The Griffins record improves to 3-0. They have a quick turnaround as Anderson Christian visits the Griffin Dome on Thursday evening. Tip off is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
Posted December 2, 2015
SPARTANBURG, S.C.- The Spartanburg Day School varsity Girls' basketball team won their season opener at the Griffin Dome against the Asheville Christian Academy by a score of 34-24.
The Griffins started the game hot, thanks to tenacious defense and strong play from sophomore Lauren Oakes. Oakes scored the Griffins first few baskets and the Griffins held a 12-6 lead after the first quarter.
The Griffins kept the ball rolling in the second quarter adding 10 more points to their total, thanks to the three point shooting of freshman Ariana Muehlenbein. Sophomore Kathleen Babb and junior Kaylee Owens also looked impressive as they added crucial points for the Griffins.
The Griffins scored a season high 22 points in the first half. They led 22-10 after two quarters of play.
The second half was a more evenly matched game. The Lions and the Griffins traded baskets back and forth for most of the second half. The Griffins held on to a 10 point lead and came away with the win by a score of 34-24.
All of the Griffins saw action in Tuesday nights contest. Muehlenbein led all scorers with 12 points. Oakes added 10 points, Babb chipped in 8 points. Owens scored 4 points to round out the Griffin scorers.
The Griffins improve their record to 4-0. They will be next in action when they host Anderson Christian School on Thursday, Dec 3. Tip off is scheduled for 5:00 p.m.
Varsity boys' basketball outrun Lions
Posted December 2, 2015
SPARTANBURG, S.C.- The boys' varsity basketball team notched its third victory in as many chances Tuesday night as they beat Asheville Christian Academy 71-59.
The Lions brought an experienced, talented squad with plenty of size to the Griffin Dome, but the home team raced out early and seized control of the game, taking a 17-9 advantage into the 2nd quarter.
The larger Lions struggled to defend the quicker Griffins, who seemed to drive the ball at will in the first half, pushing the lead to 35-22 at the half. The Lions tried to match the Griffins athleticism in the second half and chose a smaller lineup. Despite the adjustment, they were never able to get closer than eight points, as SDS cruised to a 71-59 victory
Sophomore Zion Williamson led the charge again with 32 points on an array of drives, dunks and dazzling post moves. Fellow captain and sophomore, Kyle Tracy, had a breakout game with 17 huge points, while freshman Magic Moody added 15.
Coach Sartor commented after the game, "That was a really good win against an excellent team that will make a run at their region and state championships in North Carolina. Some of our kids grew up a little bit tonight, and we really controlled the game the whole way. Even though some guys didn't score a lot of points, everyone who got on the court made significant contributions to the win."
The Griffins record improves to 3-0. They have a quick turnaround as Anderson Christian visits the Griffin Dome on Thursday evening. Tip off is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
