HSPN Pool Play Game #2

New Life Storm 64 Front Royal Flames 33

The Storm bounced back from a tough morning loss to post a blowout win over the Flames of Front Royal, Virginia in the evening game on the first day of the tournament in Lynchburg. Rebecca got a FT off the opening tip play and the Storm led the rest of the game, with the lead growing from 8 points at the end of the 1st quarter to 13 at halftime, then 22 after three quarters. In contrast to the morning game, where the Storm settled for jump shots (attempting as many 3-pointers as 2-pt field goals), this time they worked the ball inside and got lots of points in the paint. Shelby and Anna responded with good scoring games. Success inside opened up the wings and Ryan, Rebecca, and Hannah Grace took advantage with 3's. The team also took care of the ball well, with only 11 turnovers. Rebecca led the scoring for the Storm with 18 points, Ryan and Shelby each had 12, and Anna finished with 10 to go with a team-leading 8 rebounds.

The Storm completes pool play at 2:30 tomorrow against the Upstate Hurricanes of Greenville, SC. Then the teams will be seeded into divisions for the division semifinals tomorrow night.