State-ranked Bedford gives Monroe lessons on winning
TEMPERANCE – Monroe girls basketball coach Trent Moody is trying to teach his team how to win.
The Trojans got a good lesson from Bedford Tuesday night.
The Mules have done nothing but win this season since dropping their season opener with a depleted roster.
Bedford extended its winning streak to 14 games by beating its arch-rival 49-20 Tuesday.
“Bedford is a very good team and they play hard every night,” Moody said.
Victoria Gray returned to the lineup after missing two games with an ankle injury and led all scorers with 19 points. Her freshman sister Anna Gray and Aubrey Hensley added 9 points each for the Mules, who climbed to No. 6 in the most recent Associated Press Division 1 state rankings.
Sophia Bussell led Monroe with 7 points.
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“We had some sloppy turnovers and we weren’t the most efficient, but we aren’t worried,” Moody said. “Our last few games we have had success from the 3-point line but not tonight.”
Monroe made just one 3-pointer in falling to 5-12.
“Our girls do a lot of great things and we are just finding our balance and consistency which will come,” Moody said. “Our record may not indicate a successful year but I think our girls are grown substantially since our first open gym.”
GIRLS BASKETBALL
SMCC controls second half
RIVERVIEW – St. Mary Catholic Central got off to a slow start in playing the second half of back-to-back games, but controlled the second half for a 54-37 win over Riverview Gabriel Richard Tuesday.
The Kestrels trailed 21-20 at the half, but dominated after the intermission, 34-16.
“Great second-half effort,” SMCC coach John Durbin said. “It was our second game in as many days, so our depth played a big role in keeping us fresh.”
Nine players scored for 16-3 SMCC led by Brooke Mossburg with 18.
SMCC took the junior varsity game 39-28.
Ida keeps winning
DEARBORN – Ida won for the eighth time in its last nine games by rolling to a 60-28 win over Dearborn Edsel Ford Tuesday.
The Blue Streaks had no trouble after bolting out to a 17-2 lead in the first quarter.
Jessica Schrader scored 19 points and Kennedy Albring and Claire Allen added 9 each for 12-4 Ida. Schrader also grabbed 10 rebounds.
“Ida was able to control the game from the beginning,” Ida coach Tim Leonard said.
The Blue Streaks also were 42-34 winners in the junior varsity game as Sisters Alexa Swiderski (16) and Addie Swiderski (13) combined for 29 points.
Blissfield stops Mason
ERIE – State-ranked Blissfield jumped on Erie Mason for a 28-8 in the first quarter and rolled to a 64-26 win.
Aubrey Trainor collected 8 points and 3 assists for the Eagles (5-11).
Bad start hurts Whiteford
OTTAWA LAKE – Whiteford fought back after a slow start, but could not fully recover in a 48-43 loss.
“We got off to a terrible start, making only one shot and scoring only 3 points in the first quarter,” Whiteford coach Nick Brillhart said. “Dug a 16-point hole that we couldn’t climb out of. We played much better in the second half.”
Emily Rasor led the 9-6 Bobcats with 13 points and Emily Hill scored 11 points.
Dundee shooters struggle
DUNDEE – Dundee suffered its sixth straight loss, falling 42-28 to Onsted Tuesday night.
“We did some things well tonight, but ultimately struggled to make our shots when we had opportunities,” Dundee coach Jay Briggs said. “I’m proud of how we fought tonight. We always give 100-percent effort.”
Maddie Salenbien led the 5-10 Vikings with 8 points.
BOYS SWIMMING
Dundee dunks Mules
TEMPERANCE – Dundee won every event and recorded 12 personal bests in a 106-77 win over Bedford Tuesday.
Drew Bylow (200, butterfly), TK Westbrook (individual medley, backstroke) and Jack Brunner (100, breaststroke) were double winners for Dundee. Other individual winners were Michael Gerweck (50), Lukas Neikirk (diving) and Isaak Rubley (500).
Ryan Sharkus, Andy Nelson, Aaron Majewski and Gage Blasingim logged runner-up finishes for Bedford.
This article originally appeared on The Monroe News: Local Sports: Bedford, Ida, SMCC earn girls basketball victories
