Fast start helps BC Weatherly – Times News Online

Allentown – Weatherly had a long discharge to play on the playoffs of the districts.

Unfortunately, the discharge took 16 minutes longer than expected.

A sluggish Jason Kanes Club in the first half and the end result on Wednesday was a defeat against Bethlehem Christian in the semi -finals in class 1a.

“I think the discharge hurt us, because in this first half we couldn't find our groove,” said the weatherproof head coach, whose team ended their season with a 4:19 record. “It was as if we had never played basketball. It is difficult to imitate during training (game campaign). I think it really hurt us in the first half.

“We just didn't have a good night. We turned the ball over too often. I don't like layoffs for so long. We had all these games there (five games in an 11-day route) and were in a groove. Little children, if they have such a discharge, I think that it does more than it helps. We made ourselves pretty well with this game. We lost a couple, but we won a few. “

The wreckers could not get much going in these first two quarters and turned the ball over (19) more often (19) when they made shots (15). And from these shots they managed to hit only twice.

This made it possible for the panthers with the upper seeds to achieve a considerable lead.

Abby Wilson scored five points, and Giana Kasper added a three pointer during an 11-0 run that gave Bethlehem Christian a 20:4 half-time advantage.

“We were concentrated right from the start and we took care of what we should do,” said Panther mentor Greg Duff, whose team will now meet Notre Dame-Eeatt Stroudsburg in the title on Saturday.

“I know that before (this season) (this season) (this season) (this season) (half) (half) we have been (half), but we had a week and a half to practice and every day I said:” You also want to win and you are practicing. “Sometimes you play a team during the regular season and when they have players, you pain and if they bring it together at the right time (you never know) … I just try to keep our girls really humble, although we have won a lot (the first time).”

Bethlehem Christian looked as if it were good on the way to another 28-margin win, but the Wreckers still had one last indictment in their season.

With the panthers at the top 36-12 at the end of the third quarter, Kelly Reiner designed a three pointer that started a 9-0 run. When Rein met another trey with 5:18 to play, Weatherly had pulled within 15 points.

However, this was as close as the Wrecker came when Reiner was hit by her fifth foul and the leading scorer of the team was forced to leave the game.

Bethlehem did not allow the rest of the path to have another point and set up 11 more points to win his berth in the title game and a place in the state playoffs.

“We were good there,” said Kane. “We came back and hit a few large shots. And then unfortunately Kelly released and that broke the swing. “

“I really have respect for Weatherly, especially in front of Weatherly (pure),” added Duff. “She brings it. We really wanted to feel for them. … we pulled out the press in the entire court, but then I pulled it back (when they gathered). I called a break and said: 'I don't want that to get closer.' “

Key statistics … Reiner ended with 19 of the 21 points of her team. Kasper landed the Panthers with 20 points, while Wilson was added 15. Sales were expensive for the Wrecker, who ended the evening with 41. “We just turned the ball too much,” said Kane. “That was the name of the game. We just couldn't happen and couldn't catch. “

TN Krawis … Bethlehem Christian's Duff has connections to the Times News Area and plays his ball in the Pleasant Valley. He was also an assistant to the bears in the boys and girls programs.

Wait until next year … Weatherly start five returns and Kane expected to get help. “Almost everyone (our players) comes back and we have some sporty eighth graders. I think a good group will be next year. “

Weather

Marasco 0-0-0-0, Russell 0-0-0-0, Rhodes 0-0-0-0, Reiner 7-1-2-19, Weston 0-0-2-0, Binder 0-0-0-0, Snyder 1-0-0-2. Sums: 8-1-4-21.

Bethlehem Christian

Kreidler 1-1-2-3, Kasper 8-2-4-20, Khachadourian 1-2-4-4, Wilson 5-2-2-15, Cornelius 1-1-4-3, Deboer 0-0-0-0, Arzuaga 0-0-0-0, Merisca 1-0-2-2. Sums: 17-8-18-47.

Weatherly 4 0 11 6 – 21

Bethlehem Chr. 12 8 16 11 – 47

Three points: Weatherly – Reiner 4; Bethlehem Christian – Wilson 3, Kasper 2.

Records: Weatherly (4-19); Bethlehem Christian (15-6).

The Weatherly Abby Weston passes on Wednesday in the semi -finals of District 11 in class 1a past a Bethlehem Christian Defender. Taj Falconer/Special in the Times News