Ryder leads the way as Alexander takes down Meigs
By: Joshua Hoerner
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POMEROY, Ohio (WOUB) — After a strong start against Meigs, Alexander brought home the win 50-10.
The Alexander Spartans came into this game 8-2 in TVC-Ohio play, looking to gain a share of the conference. Athens sat at 10-1 going into Tuesday night, already having their share clinched.
Alexander jumped out to a 24-4 lead after the first quarter. Lily Ryder had nine points, five rebounds and six steals in the first five minutes. As a team, Alexander had ten steals in the opening period of play.
They continued their dominance into the second. Alexander ended the half up 31-6, due to another strong quarter defensively.
The third quarter was much of the same for the Spartans. McKenna Moore extended her point total to eight, while Hudnall added four in the quarter. The Spartans also swiped five steals in the quarter.
Alexander took home the win, 50-10. Ryder was the leading scorer on the night, adding 13 points, six rebounds, and eight steals. Moore finished with eight, while Hudnall ended with nine and four steals.
For the Marauders, Alie Hysell was the leading scorer with six points. Brinley Ward added four.
Alexander head coach Morgan Grinstead is excited for tournament time, which is right around the corner.
“You know, tournament time is my favorite time of the year,” Grinstead said. “We still have two games left this week, we play Meigs again on Thursday and that’s our senior night. I told them we need to be focused the next couple practices we have.”
Meigs head coach Heath Hudson has seen improvement on the offensive end for his squad.
“I think they are getting better at actually running offenses,” Hudson said. “Baby steps at this point. They still need to work a lot on more advanced things, getting out of one set into the other, but they are getting better at it.”
As coach said, Alexander plays Meigs at home on Thursday, before their first game of the tournament on Feb. 13, where they will take on Southeastern.
Meigs will take on Minford in their first tournament game on Feb. 13 as well.