Content about Montee'a Hunter

02.24.12

By JIM RUMBLE

The Avonworth girls’ basketball team will play in the WPIAL quarter-finals tonight after defeating their first two playoff opponents this past week.

The girls started their playoff run against Elderton last Friday, winning 38-21, before beating Bentworth Tuesday night, 50-36.

The 'Lopes completely dominated the first half of play against the Bentworth Bearcats, but struggled in the fourth quarter before pulling off the win.

The Lady ‘Lopes were led by Lauren Mayernik, who had 24 points and 13 rebounds.

02.19.12

Northgate girls fall to Lady’Lopes

By JIM RUMBLE

The Avonworth girls’ basketball team closed out section play in a game at home last Thursday, staying in control throughout to defeat Northgate 55-15.

It was the final game of the year for the Flames, who finished with a record of 4-18.

Avonworth was led by Lauren Mayernik, who finished with 25 points that included three baskets from beyond the arc.

01.28.12

’Lopes win on the road

By JIM RUMBLE

In a section game at South Side Beaver Monday, the Avonworth girls’ basketball team got a huge effort from point guard Montee'a Hunter as they defeated the Rams 49-21.

"Tia played one of her best games ever," said coach Bob Schulz of Hunter, who finished with a game-high 18 points.

01.22.12

Lady ’Lopes crush Northgate

By JIM RUMBLE

Monday's rivalry game between the Avonworth and Northgate girls basketball teams was cause enough for some excitement when the two local teams got together for their first section meeting on the Flames’ home court. Any thoughts of an upset though by the Flames over the Lady ‘Lopes, however, vanished early on as Avonworth rolled past Northgate 62-13.

Avonworth coach Bob Schulz praised his team for their play, especially on the defensive end where they forced bad shots and created an abundance of turnovers.