Jones HS at Lincoln Christian: Game Recap (2/4/23)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>This game was on February 4, 2023 in Tulsa, OK at Lincoln Christian Academy.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Saturday Showdown between Jones Longhorns and Lincoln Christian was a highly anticipated game, with Jones ranked #3 in 3A and Lincoln Christian ranked #1 in 4A. The first half of the game was intense, with Jones putting up a strong fight and leading by two points at halftime with a score of 20-18. However, the second half was dominated by Lincoln Christian, who stepped up their game and outscored Jones. Despite the tough competition, Lincoln Christian emerged victorious with a final score of 58-41.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The game was characterized by a balanced effort from Lincoln Christian, with four players scoring in double figures. [player_tooltip player_id='197950' first='Ellie' last='Brueggemann'] led the way with 14 points, followed by Aubrey Hopkins and [player_tooltip player_id='413627' first='Kayli' last='Atkinson'] with 13 points each, and [player_tooltip player_id='572965' first='Maddi' last='Stewart'] contributing a solid 12 points. On the other hand, Jones was led by [player_tooltip player_id='197944' first='Boston' last='Berry'] who scored 10 points, with Zoe Tucker, Audrey Bain, and [player_tooltip player_id='331849' first='Sofi' last='Woodson'] each scoring 8 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Lincoln team demonstrated excellent teamwork and coordination, with players passing the ball and finding opportunities to score. They also showed a high level of skill and determination, executing tough shots and making aggressive moves to the basket. The Jones Longhorns put up a noble effort, and made a run in the 4^th – attacking the basket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In conclusion, the Saturday Showdown was a thrilling game that showcased the talent and skills of both teams. Although Jones put up a strong fight, Lincoln's outstanding shooting at the free-throw line made the big difference. <strong><em>Converting on 22 out of 25 free-throws to Jones' 7 of 11.</em></strong> Attacking the basket more could have made a difference for the Longhorns. With this win, Lincoln remains the top team in 4A and will be a team to watch as the season comes to a close going into the playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Final Box Score: Lincoln</strong> - E. Brueggemann 14, A. Hopkins 13, K. Atkinson 13, M. Stewart 12, A. Roberts 4, P. Rea 2. <strong>Jones</strong> - B. Berry 10, Z. Tucker 8, S. Woodson 8. A. Bain 8, K. Hansen 4, J. Maples 1. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["197950"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='197950' first='Ellie' last='Brueggemann'] was solid in the game against Jones, displaying her reliable shooting ability with 2 three-pointers, including a clutch side-step shot in the 3rd quarter. 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