Ansonia downs Lady Blackhawks

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ANSONIA – The Ansonia Lady Tigers battled back from a 10-2 first quarter deficit to defeat the neighboring Mississinawa Valley Lady Blackhawks in the annual Route 47 Showdown 47-35.

“We got off to a slow start,” said Ansonia coach Bruce Davison. “I hand it to Mississinawa., They came ready to play, they were very aggressive, they hit shots, they were executing well.”

The Lady Hawks used six Taylor Stachler first quarter points including a 3-pointer, three points each from Mattie Hiestand and Madi Townsend and a Brenna Price free throw to lead Ansonia 12-7 after one quarter of play.

“I shared with the girls, you have to weather the storm,” Divison stated. “The game of basketball is a game of runs and right now you have to weather the storm and you will eventually get yourself back into it. Don’t try to do it instantly, just work yourself back one possession at a time.”

The Lady Tigers took the second quarter 9-4 with Abbey Kramer good for 4 points, Bailey Schmit 3 points and Maria Troutwine going 2-2 at the line sending the teams to the break with Mississinawa holding a 1 point 17-16 advantage.

Ansonia grabbed a 20-18 third quarter lead with 3:55 on the clock and would take the period 8-6 and take a 24-23 lead to the final quarter of play.

The teams played to a fourth quarter 31-31 at 5:10 before the Ansonia Lady Tigers would take advantage of a 16-4 scoring run to close out play to earn a double digit 47-35 victory.

“It was an exciting game,” said Davison. “Obviously two schools that know each other very well, the girls know each other, they are friends on and off the court – it was an exciting game to watch.”

Troutwine accounted for 11 fourth quarter Ansonia points including a 3-pointer and 4-4 at the charity stripe. Bailey Schmit added 6 Lady Tigers’ points including a triple.’

Coach Davison took time to weigh in on the OHSAA varsity referees covering the game.

“They did a nice job,” Davison stated. “They were a mature group to work with. You could communicate with them as a coach and I appreciate what they do because without them – they are a key part of the game too. I shared with the girls, no one is going to play a perfect game, the officials are going to make a mistake, coaches are going to make a mistake and you will make mistakes – just always think next play.”

Mariah Troutwine led Ansonia and all scorers with a game high 18 points.

BOXSCORE:

ANSONIA 47, MISSISSINAWA VALLEY 35

ANSONIA – M. Troutwine 18, Bailey Schmit 15, A. Kramer 4, M. Buckingham 4, L. Burns 2, K. Reichert 2, Brenna Schmit 2 – TOTALS 12 14-24 3 47

MISSISSINAWA VALLEY – M. Hiestand 10, T. Stachler 9, Jocelyn Hoggatt 6, M. Townsend 4, L. Scholl 3, E. Reichard 2, B. Price 1 – TOTALS 9 5-15 4 35

3-POINTERS:

Ansonia 3 (M. Troutwine 2, Bailey Schmit 1)

Mississinawa Valley 4 (T. Stachler 2, L. Scholl 1, M. Hiestand 1)

SCORE by QUARTERS:

07-09-08-23 47 Ansonia

12-05-06-12 35 Mississinawa Valley

Maddie Buckingham puts up an Ansonia shot in the team’s win over the Lady Hawks.
https://www.dailyadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/web1_Maddie-Buckingham.jpgMaddie Buckingham puts up an Ansonia shot in the team’s win over the Lady Hawks.

Mariah Troutwine hits a 3-pointer to lead the Ansonia Lady Tigers over the visiting Mississinawa Valley Lady Blackhawks.
https://www.dailyadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/web1_Mariah-Troutwin-3.jpgMariah Troutwine hits a 3-pointer to lead the Ansonia Lady Tigers over the visiting Mississinawa Valley Lady Blackhawks.

Mariah Troutwine scores 2 of her game high 18 points to lead Ansonia over the Lady Blackhawks.
https://www.dailyadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/web1_Mariah-Troutwine-3.jpgMariah Troutwine scores 2 of her game high 18 points to lead Ansonia over the Lady Blackhawks. Gaylen Blosser | Darke County Media

Taylor Stachler hits 1 of her 2 triples for Mississinawa Valley in the team’s game at Ansonia.
https://www.dailyadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/web1_Taylor-Stachler-2.jpgTaylor Stachler hits 1 of her 2 triples for Mississinawa Valley in the team’s game at Ansonia. Gaylen Blosser | Darke County Media

Ansonia’s Bailey Schmit scores 2 of her 15 points for the Lady Tigers in the team’s win over MV.
https://www.dailyadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/web1_Bailey-Schmit.jpgAnsonia’s Bailey Schmit scores 2 of her 15 points for the Lady Tigers in the team’s win over MV. Gaylen Blosser | Darke County Media

Jacelyn Hoggatt scores for MV in the Lady Blackhawks game at Mississinawa Valley.
https://www.dailyadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/web1_Jacelyn-Hoggatt.jpgJacelyn Hoggatt scores for MV in the Lady Blackhawks game at Mississinawa Valley. Gaylen Blosser | Darke County Media

Kierra Reichert goes strong to the basket for Ansonia in varsity action with MV.
https://www.dailyadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/web1_Kierra-Reichert.jpgKierra Reichert goes strong to the basket for Ansonia in varsity action with MV. Gaylen Blosser | Darke County Media

By Gaylen Blosser

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Contact Darke County Media Sports Editor Gaylen Blosser at [email protected] or 937-569-0122

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