Long fires in 7 triples, Goodin dominates the glass Photos by Alexis Mercer, Story by Ken De Laat Newaygo 50 Whitehall 25 The visiting Vikings got on the board first when Marissa Stanberg split her tosses from the line to give Whitehall their first lead. It was also their last lead because though they also put up the final points of the first quarter via an Onnyka Dempsey three pointer the Lions scored 15 points in between including three of the nothing but net triples Jaxi Long launched. Newaygo’s smothering defense took the wind out of the Vikings sails early. Steals, blocks, and tie ups frustrated the visitors and when intermission arrived Newaygo held a 27-10 advantage Scoreboard evidence to the contrary aside Whitehall has a good team. They play rugged defense and though loaded with youth they look like they can hold their own. But the Lions were too fast too quick and too tenacious for them on Tuesday. When the Vikings tossed out a press the Lions broke it with crisp passing and speedy exchanges. Returning starters Long, Emmerson Goodin, and Kayla Fisk are the drivers of this team but Painter and Swinehart have fit well in the starting lineup and add to the defensive prowess on display when the Lions take the court. Also impressive was the play of sophomores Isabella Welch and Maria Riddering. The team is deep and talented and will likely take their fans on an exciting ride this season. Long led the Lions with 24 points, 5 steals and 4 rebounds. Goodin had 13 points, 10 rebounds and 5 steals. Coach Thomasma:
"Happy with the victory tonight. Whitehall is a tough physical team and really made us earn everything we got. We shot the ball well which obviously helped us on offense and I thought our bench really stepped up for us when a few starters got in foul trouble. League play starts Friday and we have a tough game with Central Montcalm." The Lions travel to Stanton Friday to face the Hornets of Central Montcalm.
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