MDI’s Magical Season Ends (Photos)

The MDI Lady Trojan's magical season came to an end Friday, February 28th when they lost to the Lake Region Lakers 56-47. Lake Region took home the Gold Ball for the first time since 1975. They had lost to Eastern Maine teams six out of the last nine years. MDI  was in the State Championship for the first time since 2003, which was the last year they won the State Final, having won in 2001, 2002 and 2003.

Lake Region jumped out to a early 11-6 lead at the end of the 1st Quarter. Jordan Turner had 5 points for the Lakers, while Sarah Phelps had 5 points including a 3-pointer for the MDI Trojans.

In the 2nd Quarter, Lake Region jumped out to a 14 point lead, as MDI was scoreless for almost the first half of the second quarter. The Trojans fought back in the second half of the 2nd Quarter, to only trail 23-21 at the half. MDI was sparked by Sierra Tapley with 6 points in the 2nd Quarter. Sierra Myrick had a 3-pointer and Sara Phelps added 4 more points. For Lake Region, they received 6 points from Tiana-Jo Carter and 4 points from CeCe Hancock, including a 3 pointer.

In the 3rd Quarter, Lake Region extended their lead to 6 points 37-31. CeCe Hancock had 5 more points including another 3-pointer, and Tiana-Jo Carter had 6 more points. For MDI Sierra Myrick drained another 3-pointer and Hannah Shaw added 3 points.

In the 4th Quarter, Lake Region went 9-15 from the free throw line, as MDI was forced to foul. Carter had 7 points, Sarah Hancock had 5 points, and Jordan Turner had 5 points as well for Lake Region. MDI received 9 points from Hannah Shaw and 3 points from Haley Littlefield on a 3-pointer in the final minute of the game.

Tiana-Jo Carter finished with a game high 21 points, and CeCe Hancock had 13 points for Lake Region. Hannah Shaw had 13 points for MDI  and Sarah Phelps added 11 points.

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