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 @ 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 vs. North Ridgeville

Westlake 66 North Ridgeville 52

The Lady Demons fended off a game effort from North Ridgeville with a 66-52 victory on Wednesday. The Rangers made ten 3-pointers and kept things close going into halftime. Westlake’s signature full court press and a career-high 36 points from Gina Adams helped secure the win.

Up Next

Westlake travels to Amherst for a date with the 4th place Comets on Saturday at 1:30pm.

Gina Adams leads a pregame huddle before taking the floor

Stephanie Randar presents her most inspirational teacher with a plaque

The Lady Demons stand for the national anthem before the game

Abby Carrington fights for a loose ball

Gina Adams is surrounded by a swarm of North Ridgeville defenders

Abby Carrington drives to the hoop aided by a Gigi Redinger pick

The Lady Demons play lockdown defense

Westlake coaching staff celebrate after the Demons force a turnover

Abbie Gardner shoots a free throw as her teammates look on

Emma Hall and Katie Whitesell share a laugh after the teams victory

Westlake @ North Ridgeville

Westlake 0 North Ridgeville 1

The Lady Demons were shutout for the first time this season by North Ridgeville on Wednesday night. The win moved the Rangers into sole possession of 1st place in the SWC. Lilly Voiklis had a great night in net saving 4 shots on goal by a high powered Rangers offense. The Demons were shorthanded offensively due to a flu bug going around.

Up Next

Westlake faces a big challenge as the 4th ranked team in the state, the Brunswick Lady Blue Devils, visit on Saturday night at 7pm.

Mary Moutoux (12) is introduced before the game

Head Coach Dane Rimko looks on during the starting lineups

The Lady Demons stand together during the National Anthem

The Lady Demons jog back to the sideline after the National Anthem

Anna Williams (4) guards Katie DeChant inside the penalty area

Lilly Voiklis (00) picks up the ball

Macy Sinreich (26) fights for the ball with Nadia Stofan

Summer Salem (7) plays for the ball against Lindsey Moore

Sophia Kontak (34) kicks the ball in front of Nadia Stofan

Maggie McHugh (32) plays the ball between Nadia Stofan and Molly McElwain

Taylor Gregory (21) controls the ball

Kaitlyn Hale (6) plays defense against Taylor Wohleber

Hanna Bauer (22) heads the ball in front of Molly McElwain

Taylor Gregory (21) and Abby Bernhardt fight for the ball

Taylor Gregory (21) and Summer Salem (7) play for the ball against Abby Viancourt