Shaw and Kosoglow lead Lady Eagles to Soar over Bald Eagle

The Lady Eagles demolish Bald Eagle earning their second straight game

By Michael Stoner, Sports Editor|January 15, 2018

Behind a career high 16 points from sophomore Mia Kosoglow and 17 more from junior Sydney Shaw, the Lady Eagles delivered a 62-33 victory over Mountain League opponent Bald Eagle.

The Lady Eagles helped themselves tremendously by 22 turnovers while only committing eight.

“Last night we definitely saw some promising glimpses of confidence and we’re starting to put some pieces of the game together,” said junior Mia Kosoglow, “On that note, we need to put the whole puzzle together every game in order to get wins in more important, challenging games.”

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Last night we definitely saw some promising glimpses of confidence and we’re starting to put some pieces of the game together. On that note, we need to put the whole puzzle together every game in order to get wins in more important, challenging games.

— Mia Kosoglow

Senior Emily Lehman made her presence felt with 14 points and dominating the boards. Sophomore Lindsay Fusco made a huge contribution as well,  gathering 11 boards in a dominating night for the Lady Eagles.

The Lady Eagles came out of the gate on a 19-2 run. The opening run was fueled by outstanding confidence and success from the three point line and driving to the basket. Bald Eagle called a quick timeout to try and stop the onslaught, but they Lady Eagles were hot and they didn’t look back.

The Lady Eagles finished the first quarter holding a commanding 29-10 lead. Bald Eagle held strong in the second quarter holding the Lady Eagles to only 10 points.

But, the story of the second quarter was Tyrone’s stout defense while they only added 10 points in the second frame they held Bald Eagle to only 10. The first half ended with the Lady Eagles holding a commanding 19 point, 39-20 lead.

The third and fourth quarters followed closely to the first half with Tyrone dominating on offense and defense. The third quarter ended with Tyrone leading 50-27. The Lady Eagles kept the momentum going in the fourth holding Bald Eagle to little offense securing the 62-33 victory.

“If we can get to the point where we’re playing hard all the time, I think we can do some things that can turn this season into something pretty good.” said head coach Lucas Rhodes after the game.

With the victory the Lady Eagles move to 5-6 on the season, but they do possess a 4-1 record in the Mountain League.

BOX SCORE

BALD EAGLE AREA (33): Barnhart 4 0-1 10, Skripek 1 1-2 4, Cingle 1 0-0 2, Watkins 0 0-0 0, Chambers 1 2-2 4, M. Veneziano 0 0-0 0, Bucha 1 1-2 3, R. Veneziano 1 2-4 4, Cunningham 0 0-0 0, Hollen 3 0-0 6. Totals — 12 6-11 33.

TYRONE (62): Kosoglow 7 0-0 16, Fusco 1 0-2 2, Michenfelder 0 3-4 3, Sh. Shaw 0 0-0 0, Ronan 0 0-0 0, Wagner 1 0-0 2, Saltsgiver 0 0-0 0, Jackson 0 0-0 0, Greene 0 0-0 0, Johnson 3 0-1 6, Sy. Shaw 6 0-0 17, Kohler 1 0-0 2, Lehman 7 0-0 14. Totals — 26 3-7 62.

SCORE BY QUARTERS

Bald Eagle Area 10 10 7 6 — 33

Tyrone 29 10 11 12 — 62

3-point goals: Bald Eagle Area 3 (Barnhart 2, Skripek); Tyrone 7 (Sy. Shaw 5, Kosoglow 2).

JV: Tyrone, 32-16. High scorers–Kelsey Johnson, T, 13; Tessa Cingle, BEA, 6.