The young Eastern Guilford Wildcats swept Northeast Guilford girls for the first
time in many years 74-38 in a Tuesday night matchup. Sophomore guard Erica
Olerich had a young high school career high by notching 21 points to surpass her
previous high of 20 points against Southern Guilford back in December. The
young sharp shooter hit on 3 of 4 three pointers and converted on 6 of 8 from
mid- range. She also collected 7 rebounds, 7 steals, 6 assists, 2 blocks in the
process. Freshmen center Carryl Alston barely missed a double-double by scoring
9 points and grabbing 9 rebounds. Freshmen teammate Tierra Poteat had another
solid game by conributing with 6 points and 7 rebounds. Freshmen guard Nneka
Watson came off the bench to score 2 points and grabbed a season high of 4
rebounds. Senior reserve center Priscilla Ojare scored a career high 4 points to
go along with 2 rebounds. Sophomore guard Whitney Parks continue to put up solid numbers by scoring 8 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists. Senior guard Miranda Jenkins collected her 300th steal of her career by swiping 7 and finished with 16 points, 9 assists, 4 rebounds, 4 blocks.
Eastern improved to 12-2 and 6-0 in conference play.
Box score:
Erica Olerich: 21 pts, 7 rebs, 6 assts, 7 stls, 2 blks
Miranda Jenkins: 16 pts, 4 rebs, 9 assts, 7 stls, 4 blks
Carryl Alston: 9 pts, 9 rebs, 1 assts, 1 stl
Whitney Parks: 8 pts, 4 rebs, 2 assts, 2 stls
Tierra Poteat: 6 pts, 7 rebs, 1 asst, 1 stl
Courtney Torraine: 4 pts, 4 rebs
Priscilla Ojare: 4 pts, 2 rebs
Nneka Watson: 2 pts, 4 rebs, 1 asst, 1 stl
Autumn Rumley: 2 pts, 1 stl
Morgan Lilly: 2 pts, 1 reb
Karima Jackson: 4 rebs, 1 asst, 1 stl
Jonquel Smith: 2 rebs, 1 blk
Erica Olerich, a great kid with infectious smile. She is the sleeper at EGH! When
given the opportunity can get it done. Has lots of potential . Needs to step up more often!
Congratz Erica, great job.
Supporter
What do you mean when you say “When giving the opportunity”?