Fourth Quarter Run Lifts Avon Lake Over Unioto In D-3 Regional Semi

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Down 34-33 after three quarters, the (21-5) Avon Lake Shoregals went on an 8-0 run to start the final period and never trailed again en-route to a 47-37 Division 3 Regional Semifinal victory that ended the (21-5) Unioto Lady Shermans season at Zanesville’s Winland Gymnasium.

Both teams traded leads in the opening quarter with the Shoregals up 15-12 to end the period. Unioto grabbed the lead back at 16-15 and were up 23-20 before settling for a 23-22 advantage at halftime.

Again, the lead see-sawed in the third quarter with Unioto taking a 34-33 lead to end the period. But the fourth quarter belonged to Avon Lake as they started on their 8-0 run for a 41-33 advantage. The Lady Shermans never got any closer than six points the rest of the contest at 41-35 and 43-37. Avon Lake was successful eating up the clock playing keep-away and forcing Unioto to foul, which the Shoregals connected on enough of their free throws to pull away for the final margin of 47-37.

Three Shoregals finished in double figures, led by 5’10 junior Olivia Miller’s 12 points/10 rebounds and 3 blocked shots. 5’6 senior Olivia Tobin and 5’11 senior Bre Jones each had 11 points, with Jones grabbing 9 rebounds and blocking two shots. Defensive specialist Izzie Polinko scored 5 points, but doubled that in effectiveness as she helped shut down Unioto’s high-powered offense. 5’11 sophomore Molly Milligan added 4 points and 6 rebounds, while Evelyn Ritt and Alyssa Jones each scored 2 points.

Junior Milee Smith was the only Unioto player in double figures, scoring 15. Senior Mya Hamilton scored 7, Magnolia Holbert 6, Jade Stewart 3, and 2 points each from Keyairah Beard, Aidyn Danison, and Kendal Walker.

The Lady Shermans conclude their season at (21-5), Gold Ball SVC Champ and District Champion.

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