Notre Dame had its ‘A’ game and the Hollister High girls
basketball team found out Thursday night in Salinas how devastating
that can be.
Notre Dame had its ‘A’ game and the Hollister High girls basketball team found out Thursday night in Salinas how devastating that can be.
The Balers were downed 69-33 by a Spirits club poised and talented in enough to make a serious run at the Central Coast Section Division IV title. Notre Dame went 10-0 in the Tri-County Athletic League and is now an impressive 24-2 overall.
The Balers were outscored 19-1 in the first period and never recovered. The Spirits outscored Hollister by five, six and six points, respectively, in the final three quarters.
Dani Andrewson, a promising sophomore, had 10 points and three steals for the Balers (16-10, 3-7). Sarah Groman had eight points, while Gina Caianiello had seven points.
Hollister was just 14-of-34 from the floor, 41 percent. From the free throw line, the Hollister shot 5-of-14, 36 percent.
The Spirits were led by Nicole Daye’s 19 points, Serena Benavente’s 16 and Jessica Ross’ 13.
The Balers will play in Division I in the CCS tournament. The pairings will be determined Sunday at 9 a.m.
