Ellsworth Girls Upset by John Bapst 34-27 In Class B North Prelim Game [PHOTOS]

The Ellsworth Girls Basketball Team's season came to an end on Tuesday, February 12th, after they lost to John Bapst 34-27 in a Class B North Prelim Game, played at Katsiaficas Gymnasium in Ellsworth.

The Ellsworth Girl's shooting was as cold as the North wind, and John Bapst jumped out to a 11-2 lead in the 1st Quarter. Ellsworth didn't score until there 3:04 left in the 1st Quarter, when Kayla Duhaime scored. John Bapst received 5 points from Lacey Scanlon with a 3-pointer, and 2 points each from Jamey Satterfield, Tiana Cyr and Sydney Ellis.

The lead was still 9 points at the end of the 2nd Quarter, 19-9. In the 2nd Quarter Samantha Carter had a 3-pointer for Ellsworth, Sara Shea had 2 points and Trinity Montigny was 2-4 from the free throw line, while Sierra Andrews was 1-2. For the Crusaders Cyr had 4 points, Jayda Smith a 3-pointer and Lacey Scanlon was 1-3 from the free throw line.

The lead was 11 points at the end of the 3rd Quarter, 27-16, as John Bapst outscored Ellsworth 9-6. For Elllsworth Montigny had 4 points while Kylie Robidoux was 1-2 from the free throw line and Samantha Carter was 1-1. For John Bapst Tiana Cyr and Lacey Scanlon each had a 3-pointer and Adelaide Valley had 2 points.

In the 4th Quarter, Ellsworth chipped away at the lead, but could never get closer than 7 points. Montigny had 5 points with a 3-pointer. Sara Shea had a 3-pointer. Kylie Robidoux had 2 points before fouling out and Jocelyn Jordan was 1-2 from the free throw line.  Doe John Bapst Jayda Smith had 4 points and Tiana Cyr had 3 points

Ellsworth was led by Trinity Montigny with 11 points while Sara Shea had 5 points. The Eagles were 6-12 from the free throw line.

John Bapst was led by Tiana Cyr with a game high 12 points while Lacey Scanlon had 9 points. The Crusaders were 2-12 from the free throw line.

Ellsworth's season comes to an end with a final record of 13-6

John Bapst advances to the Cross Insurance Center with a record of 7-12 and will play undefeated Waterville on Friday night, February 15th at 8PM. Waterville defeated John Bapst twice previously this season.

Thanks to Walter Churchill for the photos.

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