Storm vs. Kestrel

NLC Storm 48 Kestrel Heights Hawks 33

(Storm Blog thanks David and Shelley for the game report!)
Overall, the Storm played their best defensive game of the season against the Hawks of Kestrel Heights. In the first half, Courtney set a tenacious tone for the team with 5 steals. Following her lead, the Storm shut down the Hawks’ offense in the first period, allowing only a single basket. At the onset of the second period, the Storm’s fast break game was in high gear with numerous opportunities from Kestrel turnovers. Aggressiveness was needed in this physical game, and Anna was the beast who led the Storm. Anna forced her way to the basket over and over, putting her on the free throw line 6 different times. With 8 rebounds, she helped pump up the Storm’s desire for the ball, leaving some worn out Hawks at halftime to ponder the Storm’s 32 to 12 lead. After halftime, the Storm took the court energized and determined, with Shelby diving on the floor after loose balls, Hannah Grace playing denial defense, and Hannah pulling down 6 rebounds. Both on the wing and in the post, Arianna proved to be a threat to the Hawks’ defense by scoring 10 points and taking 6 offensive rebounds. In the fourth quarter with the game securely in hand, the Storm pulled back their defense inside the 3-point arc, allowing Kestrel a couple of 3 pointers. The Storm let up slightly on their rebounding, however, they fought well, and in the end, pulled out a solid 48 to 33 victory.

Arianna and Shelby scored 10 points each to lead the team and Shelby also led in rebounding with 12. The Storm is now 5-0 on the season.