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