Lady Eagles Win Regional Championship

The Aberdeen High School girls basketball team captured the MPSSAA 3A North regional championship Saturday night in an impressive 39-point victory on the road.

 The Lady Eagles beat the Hereford High School Lady Bulls 71-32 in Parkton, playing aggressive defense throughout the game. Aberdeen held Hereford to only four points in the first quarter. As the game progressed, the Lady Eagles rebounded, forced turnovers and  scored at will.

Coach Stacy Liles said she was pleased with the title.

 “It feels great,” said Liles. “These girls worked hard all year. They deserve it.”

 Saturday night’s victory means that the team is now just one victory away from advancing to the MPSSAA state finals that will be played at the University of Maryland Baltimore County on March 12.

But first, the Lady Eagles have to get past the winner of the Largo-Friendly game. Liles said she wouldn't make the mistake of underestimating either team.

 “We’ve got to be patient and work on the little things,” Liles said. “The girls have to play their defense and play their style of game.”

ABERDEEN HIGH SCHOOL

WOMENS BASKETBALL

Final Score:

        Aberdeen 71   vs.  Hereford 32

Top Scorers:

       Aberdeen                                                  Hereford

1. Bri Jones (28)                                    1.  Kiki Oosterwijk (6)
2. Lakeia Hayden (11)                          2.  Julia McLauhlin (6)
3. Nia Alleyne (11)                                 3.  Ashley Barnett (6)

Aberdeen Top Rebounders:        

1. Bri Jones (16)
2. Nia Alleyne  (10)
3. Jimmia McClucksey (9)

Aberdeen Top Assists:

1. Lakeia Hayden (10)
2. Ayana Stewart (4)
3. Nia Alleyne  (3)

Aberdeen Top Blocks:

1. Jimmia McClucksey (6)
2. Bri Jones (5)
3. Lakeia Hayden (4)

(Tyrell Gibson contributed to this report.)