The Girls Basketball Team finishes off their 2021-2022 season with a record of 13-9. There is a lot to highlight that happened within the season. Read to learn about the best games of the season and words from the players and coaches.
Important Games
Whippany Park
This game was an incredible win for Mountain Lakes as they went into a double-overtime and a final score of 35-33. Abby Hawes (freshman) scored 13 points going a perfect 5-5 from the free-throw line in the fourth quarter. Audrey Conklin (sophomore) drained an incredibly timed 3-pointer in the final moments of the fourth quarter leading to overtime. Emily Petersen (senior) finished the game with 10 total points hitting a pair of free throws in the second overtime period.
Villa Walsh
After a loss of 31-27 only 4 days before this game, the team came back and won 50-38 against Villa Walsh. Emily Petersen (senior) was the lead scorer with 24 points and Audrey Conklin (sophomore) with 9 points.
Parsippany
An amazing senior night for Mountain Lakes as they won 36-27. Audrey Conklin (sophomore) was the highest scorer of the game: scoring half (18) of the teams’ points in the end. As well as Abby Hawes (freshman) with 6 points, Emily Petersen (senior) with 4, Sydney Sutter (junior) and Sarah Miniter (senior) with 3, and Abby Kline (junior) with 2. Senior night came to a close and impressive win.
The Seniors’ Last Words
Lauren Ross
“I will miss team dinners, Laker Olympics, and all the team memories.”
Sarah Miniter
“I will miss playing sad songs on the way home from games.”
Kelly Preston
“I’m gonna miss my bench buddies and coach Sean’s jokes and all of our game day traditions. #BeNice”
Emily Petersen
“I’m gonna miss singing ‘Knife Talk’ on the bus with teammates and playing the p game…and really just the team [overall].”
Coaches
Coach Smith (Varsity coach)
“I am proud of the girls this season, on all three levels. Every day they come into the gym ready to play. The effort each day is beyond my expectation. The group this year is very bonded and all get along well. When you have a group of players with great character, it makes learning and teaching the game much more enjoyable. Our 4 seniors, Emily, Sarah, Lauren, and Kelly do a great job on and off the court; between hosting dinners, singing on the bus rides, and just keeping it fun for the whole group. This season the varsity made some milestones. This was the first time in 7 years we won the preliminary round and made it to the first round of the county tournament. This is also my best record as head varsity coach. I owe it to my assistant coaches and each player that steps onto the court. I couldn’t be more proud of the season we are having.”
Coach Preston (Junior Varsity coach)
“This has been a very fun group to work with this season. They are very supportive of one another and work really hard every day. The highlight of the season for me was the Laker Olympics. The seniors did a great job with their costumes and it was a very fun day. I’m looking forward to seeing the seniors play on the court one last time on Feb 24th”
Coach Sean (Freshman coach)
“Having the opportunity to coach a really strong freshman class has helped me learn the game more so I can help all three levels.”
Quotes from JV players
Emma Mcmurry: “I love Sundays as well as team bonding.”
Mae Albregts: “I love the team bonding and bus rides.”
Julia Petersen: “My favorite part of this season was singing on the bus and all of the memories on the bus rides.”
Kayla Plotts: “I love hanging out with the team in the locker room.”
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