Lady Rams Fall to Port Washington in Season Opener

The West Hempstead girls basketball team came up short in their season opening game on Saturday, Nov. 4, against Port Washington. The Rams lost to the Vikings 48-27 despite impressive efforts by senior point guard Katie Lynch and the rest of the team. Lynch scored 17 points for the Rams, the most of any player in the game. 

The Vikings had taken an early 8-0 lead, which they continued to build upon, but the Rams tried their best to rally. Seniors Sarah Njoku scored six points for the day, and Lisa Nappi had four. Lynch brought them within 11 points of tying the game, but a tough Vikings squad sunk some key three pointers at the end of the third quarter to bolster their lead. It was not the Rams day.

The Lady Rams finished last season with a 3-9 record and are looking to improve upon it this year.

Next Game: Their next game will be tonight, a non-league match-up with the Valley Stream North Spartans. They will play at 6p.m. at Valley Stream North High School, while the JV Lady Rams take on JV Spartans at West Hempstead. The varsity's next league game will be Dec. 17 against Glen Cove.