Cougars' Girls Hoops Impresses in 61-45 Win Over Bridgewater-Raritan

The Cougars’ girls basketball team rolled to an easy 61-45 victory over a solid Bridgewater-Raritan squad to extend their record to eight and one. Cranford continues to impress early in the season with solid team play and a disciplined offensive attack. 

Senior guard Morgan Miller turned in an incredibly impressive and efficient effort to lead her squad to the easy victory. Miller turned in a 19-point effort to lead all scorers. She also added three rebounds, three assists, a block and a steal.

Miller did all of this in less then three quarters of action as she found herself with four fouls midway through the third quarter. The unselfish play of Miller sets the tone for this group, who also seem more than willing to make the extra pass to set up one of their teammates.

Even with Miller on the bench for most of the third quarter, Cranford was able to extend their lead to 52-31 with more of their unselfish ball movement. It seemed that the Cougars always found the right shot against their frustrated opponent.  

Cranford got ahead early by easily breaking their opponent’s full court press with great passing and movement. The team was able to get up the floor for countless easy baskets without taking more than a few dribbles.

As cohesive as the unit was on offense, the Cougars’ boasted more of the same on the other end with a cohesive 2-3 zone that did not allow any easy baskets all night.

Kaitlin McGovern seemed unstoppable at times for Cranford, working as the pivot on both ends of the floor. McGovern, seemingly always in control, totaled 18 points to go along with four rebounds and six blocks. Jessica McCoy added 10 points and nine rebounds while Mairead McKeary also scored in double figures with 10 points, three assists and three steals.

Denisha Petty-Evans finished with 21 points for Bridgewater-Raritan.

Cranford returns to action on Tuesday when they host the Brearley Bears at 4 p.m. at as part of a double header with the boys team.