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Both the Lakota East and Lakota West girls’ basketball teams fell to two of region’s best on Saturday, while the Lakota East boys’ team cruised to a 87-38 win against Lockland.

Lakota East freshman Sam Rogers takes a shot against Mason on Dec. 1, 2012. The Thunderhawks lost the game 60-30 and start the season 0-3, while Rogers is averaging 8.7 points per game. Photo taken by Barb Trimble of TrimPhotoAndVideo.com. For more photos from this game, visit http://proofs.trimphotoandvideo.com/g/120112east_mason

The Lakota East – No. 8 in The Cincinnati Enquirer preseason coaches’ poll – couldn’t keep up with No. 2 Mason, losing 60-30 and its third straight game to begin the season.

Mason senior and Missouri commit Kayla McDowell recorded game highs in rebounds with nine, in blocks with two and in points with 26. Sophomore Leah Goodwin led Lakota East with 11 points and six rebounds.

Meanwhile, the Firebirds – No. 6 in The Enquirer poll – kept it close before falling 51-46 to No. 1 Princeton.

Lakota West received a strong effort from freshman Nia Staples, who scored a game high 18 points. Sophomore teammate Lauren Cannatelli nailed four three pointers and finished with 12 points.

The Lakota East boys’ team improved to 2-0 with its win. Senior Stedman Lowry converted four three pointers and finished with 21 points in the win. Teammates senior guard Austin Emrick (12 points), senior center Zach Panzecca (16 points), sophomore forward Myo Baxter (14 points) and sophomore center Alex White (11 points) all finished in double figures in scoring.

Lakota East (0-3, 0-1) – Satterwhite 2 0 4, Rodgers 2 2 6, Goodwin 4 1 11, Franklin 2 1 5, Catron 1 0 3, Wills 0 1 1. Totals 11 5 30.

Mason (2-0, 1-0) – Herren 1 0 3, McDowell 9 8 26, Ammons 1 0 2, Neal 2 1 5, Gunn 3 2 8, Mason 1 0 3, Melinick 2 2 6, Van Kleunen 1 0 2, Brown 1 0 2, Rotowski 1 0 2. Totals: 22 13 18.

Halftime: Mason 29-17. 3-pointers: L 3 (Goodwin 2, Catron); M 2 (Herren, Mason).

Princeton (3-0) – Sherman 1 0 2, C. Mitchell 6 1 13, Roper 3 0 7, Ballew 1 1 3, Hardin 1 0 2, Drake 1 1 3, Pogue 4 3 11, K. Mitchell 3 4 10. 20 10 51

Lakota West (2-1) – Staples 7 2 18, Cannatelli 4 0 12, Carter 1 1 3, Tomasic 2 0 4, Aull 1 0 2, Wasan 3 1 7. 18 4 46

Halftime: Princeton 25-18. 3-pointers: P 1 (Roper); L 6 (Cannatelli 4, Staples 2)

Lakota East 87, Lockland 38 (scoring by quarter not available)

Lakota East (2-0) – Emrick 6 0 12, Harpring 3 2 9, S. Lowry 8 1 21, Mays 1 0 2, D. Lowry 1 0 2, Panzecca 8 0 16, Baxter 7 0 14, White 4 3 11. Totals: 38 6 87

Lockland (0-1) – Char. Harris 1 0 2, Athie 3 0 7, Hice 1 0 2, Carnine 1 0 2, Phillps 1 0 2, Riddle 3 2 8, Marshall 3 1 7, Chris Harris 1 0 2, Finley 3 0 6. Totals: 17 3 38

Halftime: Lakota East 41-17. 3-pointers: Lakota East (S. Lowry 4, Harpring); Lockland 1 (Athie)

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After losing two of its last three games, the Lakota East girls’ basketball team rebounded with a 62-52 win at Mason Wednesday.

Both teams entered the contest in the top four of The Cincinnati Enquirer’s Division I coaches poll. Lakota East is currently ranked No. 3, while Mason is No. 4.

Four players scored in double figures for the Thunderhawks including senior Bernice Satterwhite (16 points), senior Alyssa Grevenkamp (12 points), freshman Cydney Franklin (10 points) and senior Molly Blomer (19 points).

Senior Brianna Glover and junior Kayla McDowell led the Comets. Glover, who is committed to play at Xavier, scored 15 points and had 7 rebounds. McDowell finished with 19 points and 13 rebounds.

With the win Lakota East improves its record to 7-2 overall and 5-1 in the Greater Miami Conference. Mason, on the other hand, falls to 6-2 overall and 5-2 in the GMC.

The Thunderhawks next game will be Saturday when they will host Princeton (9-0 overall, 6-0 in the GMC) at 7:30 p.m. Mason will also be in action Saturday at Hamilton (8-3 overall, 3-3 in the GMC) at 2 p.m.

Lakota East 62, Mason 52

Lakota East (7-2, 5-1 in the GMC) – B. Satterwhite 4 8 16, Grevenkamp 4 0 12, K. Satterwhite 0 2 2, Pashi 1 0 3, Franklin 3 3 10, Blomer 6 4 19. Totals: 19 15 62.

Mason (6-2, 5-2 in the GMC) – Glover 5 3 15, McDowell 7 5 19, Neal 2 1 5, Gunn 2 3 7, Ammons 3 0 6. Totals: 19 12 52.

Halftime: Lakota East 27-14. 3-pointers: L 9 (Grevenkamp 4, Blaner 3, Pashi, Franklin); M 2 (Glover).

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After starting out the season 4-0, the Lakota West girls’ basketball team has lost three of its last four games including a 51-36 loss against Mason Wednesday.

After being tied at the end of the first quarter, Lakota West fell behind in the second frame and was outscored 14-2 – giving Mason a 21-9 halftime lead.

Senior Brianna Glover, who is committed to Xavier University, and junior Kayla McDowell combined to finish with 34 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists to lead Mason.

Meanwhile, Lakota West freshman Lauren Cannatelli scored a career high 10 points.

The loss drops Lakota West’s record to 5-3 overall and 2-3 in the Greater Miami Conference. With the win, Mason improves to 5-1 overall and 5-1 in the GMC.

Lakota West will be back in action when its hosts the Holiday Hoops Fest Dec. 28-29. The Firebirds will face Toledo Central Catholic at 7:15 p.m. Dec. 28 and will play St. Ursula at 7:15 p.m. Dec. 29.

Mason 52, Lakota West 36

Mason (5-1) – Vorherr 1 0 3, Glover 6 4 16, McDowell 7 4 18, Ammons 1 3 5, Neal 1 1 3, Gunn 3 1 7. Totals: 19 13 52.
Lakota West (5-3) – Zieverink 4 1 9, Sh. Reeves 2 0 5, Huxhold 0 2 2, Cannatelli 4 0 10, Mills 2 0 4, Tomasic 2 0 4, McNeal 1 0 2. Totals: 15 3 36

Halftime: Mason 21-9. 3-pointers: M 1 (Vorherr); LW 3 (Cannatelli 2, Sh. Reeves).

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For second time this season, Lakota East was able to take down its rival Mason. Last night, Jan. 29, the Thunderhawks beat Mason 42-36 and improved their overall record to 13-3 and 8-3 in the Greater Miami Conference.

Lakota East actually trailed 22-15 at halftime, but outscored the Comets 15-4 in the third quarter.

Juniors Whitney Wyckoff (12 points, three steals) and Alyssa Grevenkamp (11 points, six rebounds) led Lakota East. Junior forward Tazzie Shaw contributed seven points in 16 minutes of playing time.

Sophomore Kayla McDowell scored a game-high 14 points and pulled down a game-high eight rebounds for Mason in the loss.

With the loss, Mason falls to 10-5 overall and 7-4 in the GMC.

Next week, Lakota East will play at Middletown (0-16 overall, 0-11 in GMC) Feb. 2 at 7:30 p.m. and will host Colerain (11-5 overall, 8-3 in GMC) Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m.

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After losing to Greater Miami Conference foe Sycamore this week, Lakota East was able to bounce back with a 59-50 win against Mason Dec. 11 at Lakota East High School.

On Dec. 8, Lakota East made only 27 percent of its field goals in the 51-37 loss to Sycamore. Against Mason, the Thunderhawks shot much better, making 50 percent of their field goals.

>>>PHOTOS OF SYCAMORE AT LAKOTA EAST GAME<<<

Junior Alyssa Grevenkamp, who made five of six field goal attempts, led Lakota East against Mason with 14 points. Fellow juniors Tazzie Shaw (13 points), Molly Blomer (13 points) and Whitney Wyckoff (10 points) scored in double figures for the Thunderhawks.

The Mason Comets, who defeated Lakota West last weekend 52-42, were outscored 14-5 in the fourth quarter against Lakota East.

Sophomore forward Kayla McDowell led Mason with 16 points. Juniors Sarah Hunter (15 points) and Brianna Glover (eight points) also played well.

With the win, Lakota East improves its record to 3-1 overall and 1-1 in the GMC. Mason falls to 2-2 and 1-1 in the GMC.

Next up for the Thunderhawks is a road contest at Colerain Dec. 18 at 2 p.m. Mason’s next game will be at Hamilton Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m.

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After a dominating third quarter, Mason was able to hold off a late surge by Lakota West in a 52-42 win in a matchup of Greater Miami Conference rivals. The Firebirds will face Mason again on the road Jan. 26.

“It is huge. Anytime you beat a program like West, who has a great tradition, it is big,” Mason head coach Rob Matula said. “I was telling the girls that it is an early signature win and it is key because our conference is going to be dang good this season.

Trailing by 13 points heading into the fourth quarter, Lakota West head coach Andy Fishman used a pressuring defense to force Mason into committing seven turnovers in the last quarter. Despite multiple missed opportunities under the basket on offense, Lakota West was able to outscore Mason 15-7 in the first seven minutes of the quarter.

“The outcome of our pressure was that we were able to score some easy baskets and frustrate them, but when it was all said and done they were able to break our pressure and hold on,” Lakota West head coach Andy Fishman said.

The pressure defense wasn’t enough as Mason (1-1 overall, 1-0 in GMC) was able to hang on to their first win of the season. With the loss, Lakota West falls to 1-1 overall and 0-1 in the GMC.

After a sloppy first half, that featured a total of 22 turnovers (11 by each team), Lakota West held a slim 21-19 advantage. However, Mason’s defense shut the Firebirds down in the third quarter. The Comets outscored Lakota West 21-6 in the frame to take a 40-27 lead heading into the last eight minutes.

>>>PHOTOS OF MASON AT LAKOTA WEST<<<

“(In the third quarter) we didn’t have good ball movement or good defense,” Fishman said. “They made us look bad.”

Mason senior point guard Sarah Hunter, who is committed to Wright State, and junior center Brianna Glover combined for 12 points in the third quarter. Hunter would finish with 15 points. (more…)

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The Lakota West girls’ basketball program will have its home opener this Saturday, Dec. 4, at 2 p.m. against Mason.

Last season, the Lakota West was able to squeak out a 36-35 win against its Greater Miami Conference rival, the Mason Comets. Sophomore forward Tazzie Shaw, who has since transferred to Lakota East, led both teams with 12 points.

Not only has Shaw left the team, but so has last season’s leading scorer in Kindsay Brandt. Lakota West does return senior Ronni Grandison, who has accepted a basketball scholarship at the University of Massachusetts.

“Ronni exemplifies all that is great in our program,” Lakota West head coach Andy Fishman said. “She is a great teammate and super hard worker who learns and plays with an always positive attitude and no ego interference. She is totally focused on getting better and helping her team win. We count on her for scoring, rebounding and overall toughness.”

In addition to Grandison, Lakota West returns senior Mea Williams, junior Summer Reeves, junior Shabazz Reeves, junior Bari Schartz and junior Olivia Wrencher.

“From the first day of practice to where she is now, Olivia has made more improvement than most of the players I have ever coached,” Fishman said of his 6-foot-3 center. “She is absorbing our coaching and on pace to be a more dominant player each game.” (more…)

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Tags: Tags: Bari Schartz, basketball, girls' basketball, Kayla McDowell, Kindsay Brandt, Lakota West, Lakota West sports, Mea Williams, Olivia Wrencher, Ronni Grandison, Sarah Ammons, Sarah Hunter, Shabazz Reeves, Tazzie Shaw