PARENTS NIGHT AND SESD CHAMPIONS!!!

The Lady Raiders hosted their final regular season game on parents’ night last Friday night against the Platte-Geddes Black Panthers. Wagner would jump out to an early 8-0 lead. Wagner would post a 12-4 lead after the first quarter. Wagner would extend their lead to 30-16 at the end of the first half. Wagner’s defense would stifle the Panthers in the second half allowing them only 6 points while the Raiders would score another 28 winning the game 58-22. Wagner would shoot 23-45 from the field for 51% while holding the Panthers to just 8-40 for 20%. Wagner would control the glass 31-21 and only commit 10 turnovers compared to 18 from Platte. Ashlyn Koupal would lead all scorers with 20 points, 9 boards, and a block. Shalayne Nagel would add 14 points, 4 boards, dish out 5 assists, and swat 4 shots. Emma Yost would be the third Raider in double figures with 12 points, 6 boards, and dish out 5 assists. Eve Zephier would net 7 points, dish out a game high 6 assists, , grab 3 boards, and come away with 4 steals. Lydia Yost would finish with 3 points. Macy Koupal would round out the scoring with 2 points, grab 4 boards, come away with 4 steals, and have 1 blocked shot. “What great way to end the regular season on a high note. We started out sluggish in the first quarter. We didn’t take care of the ball and had 8 of our 10 turnovers in the first half, most which were in the first quarter. After that we moved the ball and got great looks at the basket. Defensively we did an awesome job on their bigs inside holding them to only 15 points. We kept them off the glass and pressured them into some turnovers just in the half court. A huge shout out to Jessica Kocer. It’s been a long journey to this point for her since she has been with us since 7th grade. We couldn’t ask for a better leader, student in the classroom, teammate, and player! Jessica has the skills to be successful at whatever she puts her mind to. We all wish her the best of luck in the future after her career here at Wagner. Another thank you to all the parents for allowing their daughters to be part of our basketball program. Thanks for all of your support!”