Westlake vs. Notre Dame Academy

Westlake 26 Notre Dame Academy 51

One of the best season’s in Westlake history ended Wednesday night after a loss to Toledo Notre Dame Academy in the regional semifinal. I want to thank everyone that has visited the blog this season. It has been such a great experience covering the team and meeting so many new people. Best of luck to the five incredible seniors, they have left a lasting legacy.

Up Next

Check back in April when I will be doing a photo blog for the Westlake Softball team!

Abbie Gardner is introduced during the starting lineups

Westlake defense surrounds Grace Van Slooten

Summer Salem drives the ball between two defenders

Westlake cheer team during the game

Emma Hall competes for a loose ball with Grace Van Slooten

Westlake bench looks on during the game

Westlake students react to a call made by an official

Gina Adams drives the ball towards the basket

Gina Adams and Abby Carrington apply a full court press

Westlake moms pose for a photo during half time

Westlake student section pose for a photo during half time

Stephanie Randar dives for a loose ball

Abbie Gardner and Abby Carrington apply pressure on a Notre Dame player

Westlake student section cheers after a made 3-pointer

Abby Carrington splits the defenders and drives towards the basket

Gina Adams looks for room to get a shot up

Stephanie Randar battles with Grace Van Slooten for position

Abby Carrington dives for a loose ball

Bridget Stroski and Emma Hall hug during the final moments of the game

Gina Adams, Abby Carrington and Stephanie Randar walk off the floor together for the last time

Westlake students cheer in support of the Lady Demons after the game

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Westlake vs. Amherst

Westlake 59 Amherst 48

Gina Adams scored 25 points and Abby Carrington added 21 as Westlake won the Elyria district championship on Friday night. This is the Lady Demons first district title since the 2015-16 season. Abby Carrington and Summer Salem made back-to-back 3-pointers in the third quarter to extend the lead. Hot shooting from Faith Lewis kept Amherst in the game until the Lady Demons pulled away in the fourth quarter.

Up Next

Westlake will travel to Norwalk on Wednesday for a regional semifinal game against Toledo Notre Dame at 8pm.

Senior captains Faith Lewis and Gina Adams meet before the game

Abby Carrington is introduced during the starting lineups

Westlake starting five is introduced before the game

Head coach Karen Swanson Haan gives final instructions before the game

Stephanie Randar looks up at a shot attempt between Anna Cairns and Lexy Alston

An overall view of the Westlake student section

Abby Carrington drives to the basket against Amaya Staton

Westlake student sections cheers during an Amherst free-throw attempt

Summer Salem and Abbie Gardner celebrate after an Abby Carrington basket

Summer Salem shoots a 3-pointer

Westlake student section celebrates after a Lady Demons 3-pointer

Gina Adams goes for a shot attempt around Anna Cairns

Abbie Gardner celebrates after blocking an Amherst shot attempt into the stands

Westlake bench looks on as the final seconds tick off the clock

Westlake celebrates on the court after winning the district championship

The Lady Demons are presented with the district championship trophy

Westlake poses for a team photo with the district championship trophy

Head coach Karen Swanson Haan cuts down the final piece of the net

SWC MVP Gina Adams hugs the district championship trophy

Westlake sophomores pose for a photo with the district championship trophy

Westlake juniors pose for a photo with the district championship trophy

Westlake seniors pose for a photo with the district championship trophy

Head coach Karen Swanson Haan gives a post-game speech in the locker room

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Westlake vs. North Ridgeville

Westlake 68 North Ridgeville 55

The Lady Demons defeated North Ridgeville on Tuesday night and advanced to play 5th seeded Amherst Steele in the district finals on Friday. A balanced scoring attack from seniors Abby Carrington, Stephanie Randar and Gina Adams helped the Demons get out to a big lead. North Ridgeville made a spirited comeback attempt but Westlake made their free throws down the stretch to seal the victory.

Up Next

Westlake will play for it’s first district championship since the 2015-16 season. The game will be Friday night at 7:45pm at Elyria Catholic High School.

The Westlake starting five get last minute instructions from assistant coach Paul Appel

Katie Whitesell and Abbie Gardner force Leia Smith to call a timeout

Westlake bench celebrates after a North Ridgeville timeout

Abbie Gardner attempts to block an inbound pass

Tom Withers celebrates with the team between quarters

Emma Hall shoots a 3-pointer between two North Ridgeville defenders

Abby Carrington and Laney Rumanick fight for a rebound

Stephanie Randar shoots over a North Ridgeville defender

Westlake bench celebrates during game action

Katie Whitesell and Summer Salem apply pressure on Daylan Baker

Gina Adams shoots a free throw in the 4th quarter

Westlake poses for a team photo after the victory

Westlake watches the Olmsted Falls vs. Amherst game

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Westlake Softball photo blog starting this April!

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Westlake vs. Lorain

Westlake 57 Lorain 33

The Lady Demons kicked off the postseason with a 57-33 win over #7 Lorain on Thursday night. In their final home game seniors Abby Carrington scored 18 points, Gina Adams scored 16 points and Stephanie Randar scored 10 points. Lorain proved to be a challenging opponent but the Westlake full-court press was too much for them to handle and the Lady Demons took control in the 4th quarter.

Up Next

Westlake will face #6 North Ridgeville in the District Semifinals at Elyria Catholic on Tuesday Feb 25th at 6pm

Head Coach Karen Swanson Haan goes over the gameplan before the Lady Demons take the court

JV swing players Anna Williams, Maria Kolocouris, Taylor Gregory, Jenna Kowalski and Morgan Kress dress for the playoff game

The Westlake starting five pose for a photo before the starting lineups

Gina Adams and Abby Carrington apply pressure on a Lorain player

Westlake bench celebrates after Lorain is forced to call a timeout

Summer Salem goes up for a layup during the first quarter

Stephanie Randar pulls down a rebound in traffic

Gina Adams and Abby Carrington fight for a loose ball

Emma Hall sends up a 3-point shot

Abbie Gardner and Summer Salem apply the Westlake full court press

Westlake applies it’s full court press in front of the bench

Summer Salem drives past a Lorain defender

Westlake bench celebrates after a made basket

Abby Carrington celebrates after forcing a Lorain turnover

Abby Carrington and Abbie Gardner celebrate after forcing a Lorain turnover

Westlake cheerleaders hype up the crowd during a timeout

Head Coach Karen Swanson Haan smiles as the Demons take control of the game in the 4th quarter

Senior Abby Carrington checks out of the game for the last time at home

Anna Williams smiles after dribbling out the clock to end the game

The Lady Demons pose for a team photo after defeating Lorain

Head Coach Karen Swanson Haan talks to the team after the victory

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Westlake Softball photo blog starting this April!

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Westlake vs. Amherst

Westlake 34 Amherst 20

The Lady Demons defeated Amherst 34-20 to finish the season 17-1 in the SWC and became co-Champions with Olmsted Falls. This is the eighth conference title in Lady Demons history and the first since 2016. Gina Adams was the leading scorer with 17 points in the hard fought victory.

Up Next

Westlake opens the playoffs against either Elyria or Lorain at home on Thursday Feb 20th at 7pm.

Stephanie Randar high fives Coach Swanson Haan during the starting lineups

Gina Adams dives out of bounds for a loose ball

Westlake fans enjoy the final regular season game of the year

Gina Adams battles for control of the ball

Coach Swanson Haan gives out instructions during a break in play

Abby Carrington and Gina Adams apply pressure on the ball

Westlake celebrates on the court after winning the game

Westlake poses for a photo after winning the game

Westlake celebrates while singing “We Are The Champions”

Westlake athletic director Tony Cipollone instructs Gina Adams on how to cut the net

Senior Gina Adams cuts the first piece of net

Head Coach Karen Swanson Haan cuts down the last piece of the net

The entire Westlake basketball family poses for a photo

Westlake juniors Gigi Redinger, Emma Hall and Summer Salem pose for a photo

Westlake seniors Gina Adams, Stephanie Randar, Bridget Stroski, Abby Carrington and Christina Zkiab pose for a photo

Westlake coaches Trisha Krewson, Tom Withers, Karen Swanson Haan, Jeremy DiTullio and Paul Appel pose for a photo

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Westlake @ North Ridgeville

Westlake 59 North Ridgeville 18

Westlake used a smothering defense and contributions from eight different players on offense to get a 59-18 win over North Ridgeville on Saturday. Christina Zkiab led the Lady Demons with 11 points including three 3-pointers. With the win Westlake improves to 16-1 in the SWC.

Up Next

Westlake hosts Amherst for the last regular season game of the season on Wednesday at 7pm. The Lady Demons will clinch the SWC Championship with a win and an Olmsted Falls loss or will become co-champions with a win and an Olmsted Falls win.

Gina Adams drives to the basket past North Ridgeville’s Ryan Elbert

Stephanie Randar applies pressure on North Ridgeville’s Laney Rumancik

The Westlake bench looks on during game action

Christina Zkiab watches as her 3-point shot goes in

Westlake bench celebrates after the Zkiab 3-pointer

Abby Carrington goes up for a layup between two North Ridgeville defenders

Katie Whitesell and North Ridgeville’s Leia Smith battle for control of the ball

Jenna Kowalski drives past a North Ridgeville defender towards the basket

Gigi Redinger plays for the rebound against North Ridgeville’s Leia Smith

Bridget Stroski looks to pass the ball around a North Ridgeville defender

Westlake coaches celebrate with Jenna Kowalski and Christina Zkiab after the win

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Westlake @ Avon

Westlake 65 Avon 52

Westlake got another big road win over third place Avon on Wednesday night. The Demons led by as many as 19 points before Avon mounted a furious comeback in the second half. Katie Whitesell scored a season-high 16 points and Abby Carrington added 18 as the Lady Demons secured the victory, their 10th straight conference game.

Up Next

The Lady Demons travel to North Ridgeville for their final road conference game of the season on Saturday at 1:30pm.

Westlake defenders look on as two Avon players go for the loose ball

Coaches Karen Swanson Haan and Paul Appel shout out instructions during the game

Kate Whitesell scored a season-high 16 points

Summer Salem battles for control of the ball against two Avon defenders

Stephanie Randar drives past an Avon defender towards the basket

Gina Adams secures a rebound against Avon’s Kiley Williams

Katie Whitesell grabs a rebound over Avon’s Ashlee Torbert

Abbie Gardner prepares to go up for a layup

Stephanie Randar sends up a hook shot over Avon’s Alyssa McLellon

Gina Adams sends up a shot as she soars through the air

Abby Carrington looks to pass the ball as she is surrounded by Avon defenders

Westlake bench celebrates during the final minutes of the game

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Westlake vs. Berea-Midpark

Westlake 52 Berea-Midpark 46

It took overtime but the Lady Demons came away with a 52-46 win over Berea-Midpark on senior night. In the extra session senior Abby Carrington scored the first five points including a huge 3-pointer. Senior Stephanie Randar came down with big offensive rebounds and senior Gina Adams finished the game with 21 points.

Up Next

Westlake travels to Avon to take on the 3rd place Eagles at 7pm on Wednesday night.

Westlake seniors pose for a photo with their teammates on senior night

Christina Zkiab gets the start on senior night

Bridget Stroski gets the start on senior night

Summer Salem competes for a loose ball

Abby Carrington and Gina Adams apply pressure and force a turnover

Stephanie Randar drives to the basket

Abby Carrington shoots a 3-pointer during overtime

Westlake bench celebrates after the Carrington 3-point basket

Stephanie Randar brought in some crucial offensive rebounds in overtime

Gina Adams races past two defenders towards the basket

Abby Carrington and the Lady Demons celebrate the victory

Westlake @ Avon Lake

Westlake 44 Avon Lake 34

The Demons survived another tough SWC road matchup with a 44-34 win on Wednesday night. Avon Lake got out to an early 12-4 lead but 3-point shooting by Gina Adams and Emma Hall got the Lady Demons back in the game. Westlake’s zone defense kept the Shoregals from ever regaining the lead.

Up Next

Westlake hosts Berea-Midpark this Saturday for Senior Night. The senior presentation begins at 6:45pm and game will start at 7pm.

Gina Adams uses a screen from Summer Salem to break free from Avon Lake’s Arianna Negron

Stephanie Randar blocks a shot attempt by Avon Lake’s Emma Knick

Abby Carrington plays defense against Avon Lake’s Arianna Negron

Emma Hall knocks down a 3-point shot

Westlake bench celebrates after a made 3-point basket

Abbie Gardner plays defense against Arianna Negron

Katie Whitesell pressures Avon Lake’s Cory Kroneker

Abbie Gardner gives thumbs up to a teammate

Gigi Redinger drives to the basket

Summer Salem goes up for a layup between two Avon Lake defenders

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