Lady Hawks defeat Jefferson Davis on the court

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By CINDY CROSBY

Cindyc4@yahoo.com

The Colleton Prep varsity girls basketball team improved to 3-0 overall and 1-1 in SCISA Region IV-AA after earning wins over Thomas Heyward Academy (37-29) and Jefferson Davis Academy (28-26). The Lady Hawks fell 50-23 to Hilton Head Christian earlier in the week.

Against Hilton Head Christian on Tuesday, January 4 on the road, Taylor Tomedolskey led with 11 points. Other scoring included Anne Hatcher White 6, Ava Murray 4, and Kara Fargnoli 2.

In a non-conference win over Jefferson Davis Academy on Thursday, January 6 on the road, Tomedolskey scored 14 points. Other scoring included Hannah Strickland 4, Lana Catterton 4, Murray 2, White 2, and Sidney Bailey 2.

At home against Thomas Heyward on Friday, January 7, Tomedolskey led with 14 points and Strickland added 12 points. Other scoring included White 6, Catterton 2, Fargnoli 2, and Bailey 1.

“I am very proud of this team,” said Coach Tyler Davis. “These ladies have faced a lot of adversity early this season, especially with injuries and close losses. They continue to fight and work hard every day. I am excited for them because we have already won more games this season than the previous year. They are starting to play better together and are buying into the new system we are putting into place.”

The Lady Hawks were scheduled to travel to John Paul II Monday January 10 for a region match. Lady Hawks host Bethesda Academy on Friday, January 14.