Ellsworth Girls Beat Houlton 59-31 [STATS & PHOTOS]

The Ellsworth Girls Basketball Team defeated Houlton 59-31 on Monday afternoon, December 19th at Katsiaficas Gymnasium in Ellsworth.

Ellsworth led 16-10 at the end of the 1st Quarter and 23-13 at the end of the 1st Half. The Eagles led 43-24 at the end of the 3rd Quarter.

Ellsworth was led by Grace Jaffray who had a game-high 21 points. Abby Radel had 11 points and Megan Jordan had 10 points. The Eagles were 8-9 from the free throw line.

Houlton was led by Amelia Callnan with 13 points. Emma Swallow had 9 points. 18 of Houlton's points came via 6-3 pointers. Amelia Callnan had 3 3-pointers, Emma Swallow had 2 3-pointers and Drew Warman had 1 3-pointer. The Shiretowners were 3-9 from the free throw line.

Ellsworth is now 3-0. They will host Presque Isle on Thursday, December 22nd at 3:30.

Houlton is now 1-2. They will play at John Bapst on Tuesday, December 20th.

Thanks to Walter Churchill for the photos!

You can nominate someone for the Winter Week 3 High School Athlete of the Week by emailing HERE. Please put High School Athlete of the Week in the subject. Nominations for games December 19th  to December 24th need to be received by December26th. Then tell us why your nominee is deserving! Let us know specifics! How many goals did she/he score? How many points did she/he score? How fast did they run or throw in the indoor track meet? How fast did they swim in the swim meet?How did they do in the wrestling meet? We also want to know what school they go to! Please send them by Monday night!

On Tuesday December 20th we will then compile the nominees and it will be your turn to choose the winner! You can then cast your votes, Tuesday December 20th - Thursday December 22nd. Voting will close Thursday night at 11:59 p.m. We will then announce the winner online and on air on Friday each week!

We are also looking for reports of High School Basketball,  Hockey, Swimming, Indoor Track and Field, and Wrestling results. If you can email them HERE we will write recaps nightly. We need the score, who scored the goal, and any highlights. You can even text the photo of the golf scoresheet to 207-469-8660

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Box Score

Houlton

Ellsworth