The Hollister High girls basketball team had all of its oars in
the water in Tuesday’s 51-34 victory over visiting Oak Grove.
The Hollister High girls basketball team had all of its oars in the water in Tuesday’s 51-34 victory over visiting Oak Grove.
Center Sarah Groman, fresh out of volleyball, went off for 14 points to lead the Balers (1-1). Naomi Ruiz and Jennifer Tremblay had 10 points each, while Trisha Lee had eight for Richard Silva’s club. Guard Gina Caianiello had eight assists.
“The girls made better choices this game,” said Silva, who wasn’t enamored with the Balers’ opening season loss to Watsonville. “We were more consistent with our execution. We set the tempo and were much better with our entry pass to the post.”
Tremblay played solid off the bench. In fact, the Balers put the game away with a lineup of Lee, Caianiello, Tremblay, Ruiz and Groman.
“Those five really clicked together,” said Silva.
Silva credited sophomore Kristina Osborne with an athletic play when she ran back on the defensive end and blocked a shot, getting a rouse from the Baler crowd.
“Our job’s not done,” said Silva. “We’re playing it one game at a time.”
The Balers host Carmel on Monday. The time has been changed to a 5:30 p.m. start with the junior varsity at 4 p.m.
On Wednesday, the Balers open play in the Mt. Pleasant Tournament. First up is a meeting with Santa Teresa at 5 p.m.
Junior varsity:The Baler JV’s handled the Eagles of Oak Grove 53-20 to go to 2-0 on the year. Hollister went on a 17-2 run in the third period to break the game open.
“I drew the offense up at halftime,” said coach Tom Dean. “The girls went out and executed it to a ‘T’. It didn’t matter who I put in or where they played, they executed. That’s what the opposing coach told me.”
Jamie Flores totaled 13 points to lead the Balers, while Johni Kiesewetter had eight points. Kristina Leal continued to impress and had several rebounds at both ends of the floor.
After the Padres on Monday, Hollister is at the Oak Grove Tournament on Tuesday.
Freshmen: The Baler frosh won. The score was not available.
