The Hornell girls’ basketball team, fresh off a trip to the state finals, picked up where they left off with a huge 62-55 win over Frewsburg in the Roger Weiss Memorial Tournament in Jamestown.
Jordyn dyring 18 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1 block
Selena Maldonado 15 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 1 block
Raegan Evingham 9 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal
Mia Nasca 8 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist
A’jonay Hawkins 8 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist
Teegan Eveland 4 points, 6 rebounds, 2 steals
Coach Jim Dagon said the game was a test and turned out to be a team win.
Coach Dagon: “Tonight was a major test for us, and Frewsburg was fantastic on both ends of the floor. They play incredibly hard, they’re well coached, and they have talent at every position. Our girls did a great job staying steady through the runs Frewsburg made, and we never allowed them to create real separation. Once we grabbed the lead late in the second quarter, I thought our experience really showed. We locked in defensively, battled for every rebound, and managed the tempo down the stretch. In the end, we earned a tough, well-deserved road win.
I’m extremely proud of the effort our girls played with and the way they competed for one another. It felt like everyone stepped up at different moments and made plays that directly impacted the outcome, and the stat sheet reflects that.
Specifically, Jordyn Dyring, Selena Maldonado, and Raegan Evingham were tremendous on the defensive end. They took turns guarding Frewsburg’s top players and just never stopped competing, possession after possession, they made everything difficult for the girls they guarded. Those three also controlled the game for us late by hitting big free throws, taking care of the ball, and dictating the style of play in the final minutes. Their experience in these moments is huge for us, and it shows. As a coaching staff, it’s a luxury to have multiple players who are so committed to winning and who play with so much poise. Our trust in them is as high as it gets.
A’Jonay Hawkins set the tone early with her dominance in the paint. She scored efficiently, rebounded relentlessly, and her presence demanded extra attention all night. She showed her versatility, scoring one-on-one when we needed it, and making the right reads and passes when the double teams came.
Mia Nasca hit two huge threes that helped spark our run in the third quarter, and her role in our press break, along with her communication and leadership in our zone, was vital tonight.
Teegan Eveland provided a massive spark as well, especially in the second half. She came up with big rebounds, deflections, steals, and hustle plays at exactly the right times. Her impact was all effort-driven, and she delivered for us in multiple key moments.
Overall, this was a tough, competitive win, and a great example of our team playing for each other and rising to the moment.”
HALL OF FAME BASKETBALL SHOWCASE at Wayland-Cohocton
Bill Collmer helped put together the showcase that benefits the hall of fame at Wayland-Cohocton.
The action on the court was exciting with some big names having big games. Collmer said: “A big Thank you to everyone who attended the Hall of Fame Basketball Showcase at Wayland-Cohocton high school today. We had great attendance all day long and some great basketball. A huge thank you to Coach Jim Burke for asking me to be a part of it. Thank you to the staff at Wayland-Cohocton high school and all the sponsors. We had a great turnout to honor Floyd Farley.”
Corning defeated Olean, 71-31
Sophomore Nolyn Proudfoot was Named Player of the game. He scored 29 points, dished out 5 assists and grabbed 6 rebounds.
Wayland-Cohocton defeated Elba, 49-38
Junior Cole Hanggi was named Player of the game, he scored 16 points and grabbed 5 rebounds
Girls: Canisteo-Greenwood defeated Elba girls, 59-31
8th grader Kara Mahany finished with 17 points, knocking down 4 3-pointers. And was named Player of the game.
Canisteo-Greenwood defeated Hornell, 65-42
Senior Carson Chaffee scored 33 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to earn Player of the game honors for the 2nd straight year.
Honeoye defeated York, 68-53
Junior Landon Washburn scored 35 points to earn Player of the game.
