Semenuk Closes, Andrews Rises in Overtime District Semifinal

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Cardinal District semifinal delivered the kind of postseason intensity that defines careers and reveals what's next. In a physical, back-and-forth matchup that pushed into overtime, Potomac secured a 63-58 win to advance to the district championship. Senior guard [player_tooltip player_id='1357636' first='Miya' last='Semenuk'] closed with poise in the extra period, while Colgan freshman [player_tooltip player_id='1320221' first='Autumn' last='Andrews'] continued her rise as a go-to presence in high-pressure moments. Beyond the headline performances, both teams saw key contributions up and down the roster, as veterans and underclassmen alike stepped into meaningful roles in a game that never let up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Potomac Panthers</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1357636"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-698d6530857bd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Senior leadership showed up when it mattered most. [player_tooltip player_id='1357636' first='Miya' last='Semenuk'] controlled tempo against pressure, facilitated early, and responded each time Colgan surged. Her wing three late in the first half (27-19) stretched momentum. In the second half, she split defenders to draw fouls, absorbed contact in the paint, and handled traps without panic.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When Potomac needed separation, she delivered, knocking down a clutch three to extend the lead to 59-52. She attacked again late to maintain a 61-57 advantage with under a minute remaining. In overtime, her poise sealed it. Clutch free throws secured the 63-58 win and sent Potomac to the championship.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1660466"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-698d653085857"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1660466' first='Mariann' last='Angel Akinyemi'] impacted the game on both ends. She opened with the first assist of the night, consistently finding teammates inside and facilitating within the offense. She applied full-court pressure defensively, rotated well, and attacked aggressively off the dribble.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Her bucket to put Potomac ahead 46-45 came in a pivotal stretch. She embraces big-moment plays and competes with toughness on both ends.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Breanna Semenuk","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'6u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12121","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Potomac Senior","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-698d65308599a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Breanna Semenuk brought controlled aggression throughout. She attacked downhill early, drawing fouls and converting at the line. Her corner three pushed the lead to 22-16, and she later delivered a strong left-hand finish (44-33) during a key run.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Patient in transition and comfortable within her role, she provided steady offensive pressure that complemented Potomac's guard play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1616494"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-698d653085a0d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1616494' first='Alisha' last='Wilson']'s defensive energy stood out. She pressured the ball full court, trapped effectively, and forced difficult passes. Offensively, she rotated into space and drew a foul to make it 48-47, keeping momentum within reach. Her activity added another layer to Potomac's defensive identity in a high-stakes environment.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1357632"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-698d653085a73"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1357632' first='Meme' last='Conteh'] wasted no time, scoring within 10 seconds of tip-off. She positioned high, called for the ball, and dove into finishes that allowed passes to lead her directly to the rim. Leaving her weakside resulted in easy points. She drew fouls consistently, rebounded above traffic, and even took a charge defensively. Her size and physicality created interior pressure that Colgan had to account for.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Shamira Aaron","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12124","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Potomac Senior","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-698d653085b43"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Shamira Aaron rose in overtime. She recovered a loose ball in the lane to tie the game, then opened OT with the first bucket. Within the first minute, she added another paint finish to make it 56-52, four quick points that shifted momentum.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Her length allows her to take up space defensively and finish efficiently inside. In a moment where composure mattered most, she delivered.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Colgan Sharks</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1320221"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-698d653085bb0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">If there was a spark that kept Colgan within reach, it was [player_tooltip player_id='1320221' first='Autumn' last='Andrews']. From the opening tip, she disrupted drives, blocked shots with authority, and immediately turned defensive boards into transition pushes. Once she secured the rebound, she was ready to handle and go.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She cut the deficit to two in the second quarter (16-18) and continued attacking even when Potomac created separation. Down 10 late in the third (30-40), she finished through multiple defenders in transition. She backed defenders down to bring it within eight (32-40) and found a gap for an And-One (38-44).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She tied the game at 47-47 from the line and later navigated contact to give Colgan a 49-48 lead. With 10 seconds left in regulation, she calmly knocked down a free throw to maintain a 52-50 advantage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She may hit the floor, but she gets right back up. Andrews is a relentless competitor and clear go-to option as a freshman guard in a high-pressure setting.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Jaidyn Tiller","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12121","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Charles J. Colgan","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-698d653085c6a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jaidyn Tiller brought steadiness to the backcourt. She applied consistent ball pressure, worked for jump balls, and slowed the tempo when execution mattered most. Her steal and fastbreak layup (19-23) provided first-half momentum. She embraced the gritty responsibilities, defending the primary handler, getting on the floor, and doing the small things that keep teams connected.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Ariana Leonard","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12121","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Charles J. Colgan","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-698d653085d60"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ariana Leonard delivered timely responses. She pressured defensively inside and ran the floor in transition, setting screens and positioning herself well in press break situations. Offensively, she faced up on catches and made decisive reads.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Her assist to cut it to 40-44 shifted momentum. She then knocked down a clutch three to give Colgan a 45-44 lead. Late in regulation, she attacked the middle and floated in a finish to put Colgan ahead 51-50 in the final seconds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Alecia McCray","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12121","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Charles J. Colgan","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-698d653085e88"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Alecia McCray made impact plays defensively. She tracked weakside boards with length and positioning and took two charges in the same quarter, back-to-back momentum swings. She also generated steals, drew fouls, and hustled in transition. Her willingness to sacrifice her body energized Colgan in critical stretches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1509097"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-698d653085f25"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1509097' first='Kendall' last='Johnson'] played downhill with force. Five seconds into the second quarter, she scored, setting the tone immediately. She pressured full court defensively, handled the ball confidently, and attacked space like a bulldozer in transition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She boxed out well, secured defensive boards, jumped passing lanes, and delivered a clutch finish to cut the deficit to 42-44. She also took a charge in a high-pressure moment.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For a freshman, she showed toughness and physical maturity beyond her class year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->