2023 Pinnacle Championship: Holland Hall vs Lincoln Chrisitan
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This game was held on February 14th in Tulsa, OK at Holland Hall. In the Pinnacle Conference Championship game between #3 in 5A East Holland Hall and #1 in 4A Lincoln Christian, the two teams battled it out on the…
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Continue ReadingThis game was held on February 14th in Tulsa, OK at Holland Hall.
In the Pinnacle Conference Championship game between #3 in 5A East Holland Hall and #1 in 4A Lincoln Christian, the two teams battled it out on the court in a thrilling game that saw both sides giving it their all. Lincoln Christian started strong, controlling the pace of the game from the very beginning. Despite this, Holland Hall fought hard to stay in the game, with Senior Guard Elise Hill Elise Hill 5'7" | CG Holland Hall | 2023 State OK leading the charge for her team and scoring an impressive 27 points.
At halftime, Holland Hall found themselves down by 9 points, trailing Lincoln Christian 21-30. However, they refused to give up and continued to play hard in the second half. In the last 4 minutes of the 4th Quarter Halland hall made a big run and started playing with passion and increased their defensive effort and caused Lincoln Christian to make a few mistakes and capitalized on them. Despite their best efforts, Lincoln Christian managed to maintain their lead and ultimately emerged victorious, winning the game 55 to 44. Senior Guard Ellie Brueggeman led the way for Lincoln Christian, scoring 21 points and helping her team secure the regular season championship title.
Despite the loss, Holland Hall can be proud of the way they fought throughout the game, and Elise Hill Elise Hill 5'7" | CG Holland Hall | 2023 State OK ‘s performance was particularly noteworthy.
Box Score: Lincoln Christian 55 – Holland Hall 44
Lincoln Christian: E. Brueggemann – 21, A. Hopkins – 14, M. Stewart – 7, P. Rea – 5, K. Atkinson -5, A. Roberts – 3, Holland Hall: E. Hill – 27, S. Regalado – 7, A. Casper – 6, M. Johnson – 2, K. Johnson – 2
TOP PERFORMERS!!!!
Audrey Hopkins Audrey Hopkins 5’11” | SF Lincoln Christian | 2025 State OK , the 5 foot 11 Forward, was a force on the basketball court. With her attacking skills and high level of play in both the High and Low post, she made a significant impact on the game. In the 3rd quarter, she hit a crucial 3-pointer to extend her team’s lead and also performed well from the free-throw line. Overall, Hopkins had a complete performance and played exceptionally well.
Elise Hill Elise Hill 5’7″ | CG Holland Hall | 2023 State OK , a 5’7 combo guard, had a stellar senior night performance, hitting 5 3-pointers and scoring in transition and through traffic. Her ability to hit shots from beyond the arc and create scoring opportunities for herself was impressive. She is shifty and you better keep your eyes on her because if you blink you may miss something. Hill also showed great determination and passion late in the game, forcing a few turnovers, making a couple clutch plays. Overall, her strong showing was exciting to watch and a great way to cap off her senior regular season.
Ellie Brueggemann Ellie Brueggemann 5’11” | SG Lincoln Christian | 2023 State OK , a 5’11 shooting guard, continues to be a consistent force for her team with her impressive shooting ability and unselfish playmaking. She is a true leader on the court, making her teammates better and always finding ways to create scoring opportunities. Brueggemann had a great game, hitting 5 3-pointers and shooting well overall. Her skill and selflessness make her a fun player to watch and a valuable asset to her team.