| In
order to be a successful team, you have to be able to
handle the pressure when you have a lead late in a game.
On Tuesday night, the Onekama Portgers did
exactly that as they defeated the Manistee Catholic
Sabers, 46-40 in non-league action. The
Portagers outscored the Sabers, 15-8 in the first
quarter. MCC came back in the second quarter by
outscoring Onekama, 14-8. In the second half, the host
Portagers came out and outscored the Sabers, 23-18.
Leading the way in scoring for Onekama was Chelsea Miller
with 15 points, nine rebounds and two assists. |
Stacey
Keith added 12 points, six rebounds and two blocks.
Carmen Howard had eight points, five rebounds and four
steals. Olivia Bolthouse contributed seven points, four
rebounds, two assists and four steals. Kieran O'Connor
had four points and four rebounds. Paige Rutowski had
four rebounds and two steals in the winning effort.
Manistee Catholic Central was led by M. Johnson with 12
points, who were 10-6 coming into the contest. ...Coach
Harju reporting
Photos by Lynn O'Connor |
