Pinny Girls Win First Game For New Coach Joe Herek

Lady Spartans Post 53-38 Win Over All Saints

December 5, 2008       Leave a Comment
By: John Keuvelaar

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When Joe Herek took over as the Pinconning girls basketball coach, he inherited a team that only won three games last year. While one game doesn't make a season, the Lady Spartans looked impressive as they posted a 53-38 victory over Bay City All Saints.

Taking advantage of a Cougar squad that was limited to a week of practice due to the volleyball team's State semi-final run, the Spartans employed a smothering defense. This lead to quick turnovers and easy baskets as the Spartans pulled out to a 17-8 lead by the end of the first quarter.



But the Cougar squad has plenty of playoff experience and veteran leadership. They settled things down in the second quarter and began chipping away at the lead. Midway through the second quarter, the Cougars had dwindled the lead to within four points.

Pinconning decided to spread out the Cougar defense. With three minutes on the clock, the Spartans held the ball at half court taking a come and get me approach. All Saints stayed back resulting in 50 seconds of watching guard Jessica Vidalez dribble the ball. Then the Cougars attacked allowing Pinconning to attack the middle. This settled the ship for Pinconning as they held on to a 26-20 half time lead.

The third quarter saw both teams exchange baskets until the Spartans reeled off eight straight points and finished with a 43-30 lead going into the fourth quarter.

Try as they might, the Cougars couldn't muster a comeback to overcome the 13 point deficit. Pinconning cruised to a 53-38 win giving Joe Herek his first Pinconning Varsity win.



For the night, Pinconning's Lauren Pilot lead all scorers with 21 points. Teammate Devyn Podsiadlik added 14. All Saints was lead by Taylor Timm with 10 points with Louise Rezmer and Jeanie Heintskill adding 7 each.

Pinconning moves on to play Garber in the Championship game 7:30 Thursday night at John Glenn. All Saints will play John Glenn in the Consolation game.

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