Eastern Guilford won a hard fought battle with Conference foe Rockingham 52-42.
Stony Brook University signee guard Miranda Jenkins, help guide a young Eastern
squad to a 29-25 half time lead and help to stave off several Rockingham runs by
finishing with 30 points, 7 rebounds, 7 steals, 3 assists, 3 blocks. The young
Widcats got great contributions from Karima Jackson whom returned to action
after missing the opener by leading the team with 9 steals. Priscilla Ojare came
off the bench to grab a career high of 6 rebounds and help to neutralize the
middle. Sophomore Erica Olerich continues to display great overall ability by
contributing 7 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals, 2 blocks. Freshmen
Tierra Poteat got her first start and had 3 rebs, 2 steals and 1 block . The
young Cats continue to hustle through out the game and force Rockingham into 24 turnovers.
Box Score:
Miranda Jenkins: 30 pts, 7 rebs, 7 steals, 3 assts, 3 blks
Erica Olerich: 7 pts, 5 rebs, 3 stls, 2 assts, 2 blks
Whitney Parks: 5 pts, 1 reb, 1 stl, 1 asst, 1 blk
Courtney Torraine: 2 pts, 4 rebs, 1 stl, 1 asst, 1 blk
Karima Jackson: 2 pts, 5 rebs, 9 stls, 4 assts, 1 blk
Priscilla Ojare: 2 pts, 6 rebs, 1 blk
Carol Auston: 2 pts, 2 rebs, 1 stl, 1 blk
Neka Watson: 2 pts, 1 stl
Tierra Poteat: 3 rebs, 2 stls, 1 blk