The Reset: Lady Patriots off to hot start
Over the course of the year, The Homewood Star will keep you up to date on the various Homewood and John Carroll high school athletic teams. For previous weekly updates, click here.
BASKETBALL
Last Monday, the Briarwood and John Carroll girls basketball teams squared off, with Briarwood coming away with a 63-29 victory. For the Lady Lions, Mary Beth Dicen led the charge with 11 points in a balanced scoring effort. Taylor Lieb and Kate Saunders each scored 9, while Emma Kerley added 8 points.
Homewood’s girls also played on Monday, toppling Woodlawn 53-28. Maddie Massie was the high scorer for the Lady Patriots, as she finished with 12 points, 3 rebounds and 4 steals. Susie Whitsett also reached double figures, as she went for 11 points, 3 rebounds and 3 steals. Kayla Warren filled up the stat sheet, as she scored 8 points to go along with 6 boards and 6 steals. Hollis Tangye pulled down 7 rebounds and scored 4 points.
Both Homewood teams picked up a sweep over Calera on Tuesday. The Lady Patriots kept up their winning ways with a dominant 62-29 win. Warren had a huge game, going for 22 points and 5 rebounds. Charlotte Deerman also finished in double figures with 11 points and 4 steals. Massie had a strong game, with 8 points, 5 steals and 4 assists. Tangye added 7 points and 6 rebounds. Homewood’s boys overcame a six-point halftime deficit and blew Calera away in the second half for a 70-54 win. Donte Bacchus had a huge game, going for 27 points and 6 rebounds. Carter Vail hit some timely 3-pointers and scored 13 points.
Homewood was swept by Northridge on Thursday evening. The Lady Patriots took their first defeat of the year in a 58-47 result. Annie McBride had 13 points and 7 rebounds to lead the team in scoring, while Warren contributed 10 points and 8 rebounds. Massie filled up the stat sheet as well, finishing with 5 points, 7 steals and 4 assists.
The boys team suffered a 49-37 loss to the Jaguars as well. Bacchus had 13 points and 7 rebounds, while Christian Thompson went for 11 points and 6 rebounds.
Homewood’s girls were back in action Friday, notching a convincing 61-30 win over Talladega. Warren was the lone Lady Patriots player in double figures, as she finished with 11 points, 4 rebounds and 3 steals. Whitsett accumulated 9 points, 6 rebounds and four steals. Molly Dorough chipped in 7 points and Katelyn Pope went for 6 points and 6 boards.
WRESTLING
Last Thursday, the Homewood wrestling team picked up a couple of wins. Homewood defeated Brookwood 48-27 and knocked off Northridge 60-12.
Over the weekend, Homewood finished third in the Hornet Duals at Chelsea, defeating Vestavia Hills 49-27 in the third place match.
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