It was rough tough game, without benefit of many whistles, at both ends of the court. Durfee’s Heidleberg put the Hilltoppers on top first with a 3 but Attleboro’s Kim Runey followed with 3 successive scores from behind the arc. Beth Clifton’s put back and an Emily Houle basket gave the Bombardiers a 13-12 lead at the end of the first quarter.
Kerri Beland increased the lead with her first basket in the game, to open the second quarter. A Durfee 3 knotted the score and a Camara basket put the Hilltoppers out in front, 17-15. Bri LaPlume tied the score on 2 free throws and back to back 3’s by Beland gave Attleboro a 6 point advantage. Baskets by Houle and Clifton put the Bombardiers in front, 27-21. With the half drawing to a close an Attleboro player was slammed to the floor by a Durfee defender. There was no whistle by the officiating crew, which drew the ire of Coach Missy Traversi. This resulted in a technical on the Bombardier coach. Runey’s 4th 3 of the half gave Attleboro a 30-21 lead, as the quarter ended.
As the third stanza began Durfee put up a quick 2 but that was answered by Attleboro as Beland and Clifton scored the next 6 points, giving the Bombardiers a 36-25 advantage. The Hilltoppers scored the next 8 points, before Sarah Deyo hit on 1 of 2 free throws and followed with a hard fought basket inside. Aa 3 basket by Durfee’s Jackson ended the third 8 minutes of play with the score deadlocked at 39 all.
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Jackson broke the tie in the final quarter but a Beland basket knotted the score again. LaPlume’s put back put Attleboro back in front but Jackson answered for Durfee. Clifton’s drive tied the score at 47 all but a Camara free throw gave the Hilltoppers a 1 point advantage. Attleboro forced the Fall River team into a turn over but on the ensuing inbound play were unable to get the ball into the hands of a Bombardier and, with time running out, were forced to foul. Durfee’s Camara was successful on both of her free throws and with 3.4 seconds remaining Attleboro was unable to get a good look at the basket, for a final shot.
Kerri Beland led Attleboro scoring with 14 points and 4 assists. Beth Clifton added 12 points and 7 rebounds. Kim Runey shot 50% from behind the 3 point line, for 12 points. Bri LaPlume once again controlled the boards, with 15 rebounds. Emily Houle chipped in with 8 rebounds and 4 assists while Sarah Deyo had 6 rebounds. Both Beland and LaPlume reached the 500 point milestone in their basketball career for the Blue.
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Attleboro out rebounded Durfee 46-36 but were a disappointing 3-11 from the charity stripe.
Tonight, Melissa Sheehan, Karissa Hand, Bri LaPlume and Beth Clifton, seniors on the Attleboro team, along with their parents, will be honored prior to the final game of the regular season. The Bombardiers will close out with Needham, hoping to improve their 15-6 record.
J’V.’s Attleboro 40-Durfee 34
