Westlake @ Olmsted Falls

Westlake 38 Olmsted Falls 37

An instant classic between Westlake and Olmsted Falls ended with a game winning buzzer beater by Gina Adams. The 38-37 win moves the Lady Demons into a first place tie with the Bulldogs in the SWC standings. Westlake trailed by as many as 8 points and never led until Adam’s 15-foot jumper went in as time expired. As usual Emma Hall hit three big 3-pointers to lead the Lady Demons in scoring. Gina Adams and Abby Carrington both finished with 8 points apiece.

Up Next

Things don’t get any easier as Westlake travels to Avon Lake for another huge SWC matchup on Wednesday at 7pm.

Emma Hall celebrates with Summer Salem after making a 3-pointer

Gina Adams is pressured by Olmsted Falls guard Lauren Galaska

Abby Carrington fights for a loose ball with Sara Glover

Emma Hall celebrates after another 3-pointer

Stephanie Randar and Lauren Galaska watch as a free throw goes up

Summer Salem and Katie Whitesell guard Lauren Galaska

Abby Carrington guards Paige Kohler

Abby Carrington hits a shot to make it a one point game

Westlake bench celebrates in the closing minutes of the game

Gina Adams sends up the game winning shot as time expires

Gina Adams watches as the shot heads towards the basket

Westlake bench celebrates as time expires

Westlake rushes the court to celebrate the victory

Gina Adams and her teammates celebrate the win

Gina Adams and her teammates celebrate the win

Westlake fans that made the trip to Olmsted Falls celebrate with the team

Gina Adams and her teammates celebrate the win

Gina Adams and her father embrace on the court after the game

Gina Adams and Abby Carrington share a moment after the game

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Westlake vs. Olmsted Falls

Westlake 36 Olmsted Falls 38

An early season battle for first place lived up to the hype but unfortunately the Lady Demons ended up losing to Olmsted Falls 38-36. The Bulldogs defense held Westlake to just 9 points in the first half as they headed into the break with a 20-9 lead. The Lady Demons stormed back in the second half and narrowed the deficit to just 2 points. Ultimately the Bulldogs held onto the lead and won the game. These two teams will play again on January 25th.

Up Next

Westlake faces another challenge on Saturday against Avon Lake at 1:30pm.

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The Lady Demons stand during the National Anthem

Abbie Gardner drives the ball against two Olmsted Falls defenders

Summer Salem shoots the ball between two Olmsted Falls defenders

Gina Adams is boxed out by Allison Milligan and Danielle Stevens

Abbie Gardner passes the ball while guarded by Danielle Stevens

Stephanie Randar looks to pass the ball

Emma Hall and Abbie Gardner celebrate during the Demons comeback run

Abby Carrington and Emma Hall play for a loose ball

The Demons bench cheers as the team gets a turnover

Coach Karen Swanson Haan calls out a play

Lauren Galaska is fouled in the final seconds of the game

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Westlake vs. Olmsted Falls

Westlake 2 Olmsted Falls 2

The first SWC matchup of the season ended in a 2-2 tie on Saturday night. Both Westlake goals came from Sami Jablonski within minutes of each other in the second half. Westlake had a few chances late but were unable to find the back of the net.

Up Next

Westlake will host Revere on Monday night at 7pm.

Maggie McHugh (32) clears the ball from an Olmsted Falls player

Macy Sinreich (26) battles for the ball with an Olmsted Falls player

Lilly Voiklis (00) makes a save and gets landed on for her troubles

Summer Salem (7) challenges for the ball with an Olmsted Falls attacker

Sami Jablonski (8) brings up the ball against the entire Olmsted Falls team

Stephanie Randar (24) gets in front of an Olmsted Falls attacker

Sami Jablonski (8) chests the ball

Sami Jablonski (8) celebrates her second goal of the game with Stephanie Randar (24)