Ward Melville girl’s basketball prevails against Comsewogue 51-41
By Bill Landon
The Patriots of Ward Melville came calling on Comsewogue on Dec. 7, and the Warriors were able to stay toe-to-toe with their League I visitors, briefly taking the lead at one point in the non-league contest. The Patriots stretched their legs in the final eight minutes of play to edge the Warriors 51-41.
Julia Dank, the senior, led the way for the Patriots with three triples, a field goal and four from the free throw line for 15 points.
Jenna Greek inked a pair of three-pointers and three field goals for 12 points, and Addison Dellaporta banked 11.
Junior point guard Jayla Callender notched 14 points for the Warriors, and teammate Jalynn Kirschenheuter added 12.
— Photos by Bill Landon
