A Near Win for the Scarsdale Girls Varsity Basketball Team

On Monday night 12-19 the Girls Varsity basketball team faced off against Our Lady of Lourdes school. Although official rankings are not out yet, Lourdes is projected to be ranked within the top 15 teams in the state. With a 0-3 record thus far, the Scarsdale Raiders were eager to prove that their new team is a force to be reckoned with. The team came out strong, leading by 5 after the first quarter. By the end of the half, the score was tied 25-25. The third and fourth quarters were back and fourth, Scarsdale ultimately losing by 9 due to bonus foul shots. Although a loss, the Raiders showed their tenacity on the floor and their ability to compete with strong teams. Junior Guard Lily Steckel had a breakout game, scoring 13 points. The team is starting to play as a unified group, utilizing the strengths of their diverse roster. The Raiders will play against Ursuline after the break at home on January 4th.

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