Lady Rocket 6th Graders Get Past New Hope
On Thursday, January 24th, the St. Mary’s 6th grade Lady Rockets traveled to New Hope to take on the Lady Panthers. St. Mary’s defeated New Hope 22 – 19. St. Mary’s trailed 4 – 3 at the end of the first quarter; took the lead 10 – 6 at halftime; and led 14 – 10 at the end of the third quarter. Sarah McCorkle led St. Mary’s in scoring with 15 points. Madison Stevens added 5 points and Kali Walker 2 points. Also seeing playing time were Isabella Jent, Ava Jent, and Madeleine Mann. Sutton led New Hope with 8 points.
New Hope defeated St. Mary’s in the 5th grade game 16 – 4. St. Mary’s trailed 8 – 0 at the end of the first quarter; 8 – 2 at halftime; and 14 – 2 at the end of the third quarter. Isabella Jent and Ava Jent each scored 2 points. Also seeing playing time were Madeleine Mann, Gretchen Noll, Courtney Jones, Natalee Hedge, Ashlin Trail, and Brianna McCoy. Staton led New Hope with 8 points.
The 6th grade Lady Rockets play at home on Friday, January 25th, against Olney St. Joe.