Lynnfield Girls Varsity BB Upset by Georgetown 48-44

Note: The following was submitted by an LHS Pioneers fan:

The varsity girls bb squad took on the Georgetown Royals for the second time this season having beaten them before the Christmas break.  Observers were anxious to see what effect,if any, having come from 22 points behind at  Newburyport only to lose by 4 would have on the Pioneers.  LHS previously beat Georgetown by breaking its press and by trapping their guards.

However,this day got a different result as Lynnfield began by playing a soft zone. Georgetown's Kristen Hogan took advantage by hitting four wide open three pointers in leading them to a 19-7 first period lead. Fama, Mancini and Festa were the leading Lynnfield scorers.  

LHS Keeps Game Close

LHS pared the lead down to 8 at the half with G'town ahead 34-26. Jillian Fama had 10 pts and Kelsey Mancini 7 points.

Having made inroads in cutting the G'town lead , the expectation was that the Pioneers would continue to use its pressure defense to start the third period. Coach MacDonald opened with the zone. Luckily G'town had cooled off and scored  only 7 third period points but the Pioneers could only score 9 itself 5 from Fama and 4 from Mancini. The score at the end of the third period was G'town 41 Pioneers 35.

Strong Effort In Fourth

LHS outscored the Royals 9-7 in the fourth but it was not enough . Jillian Fama led all scorers with 17 pts (1-three pointer) , Kelsey Mancini 15, Shannon Lamusta 3, B.Hunt 2, M.Festa 3 and Kelsey LeBlanc 4. The Pioneers missed  11 free throws , 6 in the last period which sealed its fate.  This loss is a setback as the Pioneers attempt to reach tournament play going into the hard part of its schedule.

Many in the gym also complained about the lighting as two of the lamps were out on one half of the floorand have been for some time.