Greenwich Academy defeats Millbrook in Back and Forth Contest
From the tap the Millbrook Mustangs found themselves in a back and forth battle against a Class A opponent in Greenwich Academy on Wednesday. The Mustangs came off the bus inspired and found themselves up 10 halfway through the first half. The well-coached and hot shooting Gators battled back to find themselves up 3 at half time. An early lack pizazz in the second half put the Mustangs down 10. Faced with adversity with foul trouble and a challenging environment the Mustangs did not hang their head. A lineup featuring Adelaide Armah, Daniela Muscari, Lizzie Chamberlin, Helene Apollon, and Evelynn Najork provided the defensive spark the team needed and the last 8 minutes of the ballgame was a terrific contest. Despite point guard Kimora Jenkins fouling out with two minutes left and down 5 points the Mustangs did not hang their heads. The team made big plays offensively and defensively down the stretch and had a well-executed action leading to a back rimmed a potential game tying three pointer with 5 seconds left. The Mustangs played their hearts out and are hoping to bounce back @ Gunnery on Friday afternoon.
Millbrook Highlights
- Lizzie Chamberlin scored a season high 14 points, rebounded the ball well, and played tremendous individual defense on the Gators best player.
- Kimora Jenkins battled foul trouble all night and finished with 13 points, 6 assists, and 5 deflections.
- Khya Jenkins played a dominant first half and finished with 9 points and a dozen rebounds.
- Daniela Muscari (6 points) and Helene Apollon (8 points) played good defense and made countless winning plays that do not show up in the box score.
