Game Recap: North Lincoln versus the Forestview Jaguars

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>North Lincoln started fast and never looked back in this game against Forestview.&nbsp; The elite freshman talent of the Knights made an immediate impact on the court. [player_tooltip player_id='832255' first='Addison' last='Grice'] scored early and often in this game. Additionally, [player_tooltip player_id='832257' first='Ally' last='Smith'] was a force in the press. She has tremendous court vision and is passing for over 5 assists per game for North Lincoln. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='671523' first='Hailey' last='Hagler'] is a strong senior leader for North Lincoln who has a smooth outside shot with a pretty release. She extended the early lead of the Knights. A year ago, Hagler led her team in points and rebounds per game. The end of the first quarter was North Lincoln 19 and Forestview 7.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This season, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='832257' first='Ally' last='Smith']</strong> is leading North Lincoln with over 20 points per game. Smith is an amazing athlete who creates multiple steals per game for her team. She shoots passing lanes and creates easy points in transition for the Knights. Hagler is also averaging double-figures in her junior season with the Knights. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Forestview is led by senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='818291' first='Blair' last='Riley']</strong>. She is a physical player with fantastic versatility. Riley is scoring nearly 14 points per contest and dominating the glass for the Jaguars in 2023-2024. Additionally, [player_tooltip player_id='1113588' first='Tralyn' last='Phillips'] is scoring inside and out in her freshman season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Jaguars came roaring back to win the second quarter and cut the halftime deficit to single digits. They also outscored the Knights in the third quarter. Neeley and Phillips created multiple steals to keep the game close.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Amani</strong> <strong>Neeley</strong> is ready for a special sophomore season for Forestview. She scored over 13 points, averaged 4 rebounds, and created nearly 3 steals per game in her freshman campaign. This season, Neeley is scoring 12 points per night and leading the Jaguars in assists. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>However, North Lincoln was too much for the Jaguars on this night. Freshman <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='832253' first='Ashlyn' last='Black']</strong> scored in transition and allowed the Knights to keep the lead in the second half.  Black is a very special talent on the court. She is a spectacular athlete who almost floats down the court. On defense, Black is a force. Her length allows her to force several steals and deflections throughout any game. In this game, Black gave all she had on both ends and finished with 12 points, 6 steals, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Grice was the leader in points and rebounds in North Lincoln's victory. She finished the game with 24 points and 10 rebounds for North Lincoln. Smith finished with 14 points and 8 assists.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The final score was North Lincoln 67 and Forestview 58.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->