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 @ North Olmsted

Westlake 71 North Olmsted 38

Westlake won their 8th straight SWC contest with a 71-38 victory over North Olmsted on Wednesday. Gina Adams led the way with 20 points while both Abby Carrington and Emma Hall added 14. It was a balanced scoring attack as 9 Lady Demons got in the score sheet.

Up Next

Westlake travels to Olmsted Falls on Saturday at 1:30pm for a first place SWC showdown.

Summer Salem passes the ball to Stephanie Randar for a layup

Coach Karen Swanson Haan looks on as the Demons play defense

Stephanie Randar and Gina Adams surround a North Olmsted player

Abby Carrington shoots a 3-point shot over a North Olmsted defender

Katie Whitesell fights for posession of the ball among North Olmsted defenders

Stephanie Randar grabs a rebound in a sea of North Olmsted players

Abbie Gardner plays lockdown defense

Abby Carrington fights for the ball against three North Olmsted defenders

Westlake defense swarms a North Olmsted player

Emma Hall splits the defenders and goes up for a layup

Westlake bench looks on as Bridget Stroski shoots a 3-pointer

Westlake bench celebrates the made 3-pointer by Bridget Stroski

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Westlake vs. Lakewood

Westlake 51 Lakewood 31

The Lady Demons began the second half of SWC play with a 51-31 win over Lakewood on Wednesday night. Emma Hall made three 3-pointers in a row which helped secure the victory late in the third quarter. Hall, Gina Adams and Abby Carrington each scored 12 points apiece.

Up Next

Westlake travels to Midview on Saturday at 1:30pm.

Summer Salem and Emma Hall go through pregame rituals before the game

Christina Zkiab leads the Demons onto the floor

Abbie Gardner is introduced during the starting lineups

Abby Carrington brings down a rebound in traffic

Coach Karen Swanson Haan addresses the team during a timeout

Coaches Jeremy DiTullio, Tom Withers and Karen Swanson Haan make halftime adjustments

Coach Karen Swanson Haan addresses the team during halftime

The Lady Demons look on during halftime

Stephanie Randar shoots over two Lakewood defenders

Westlake bench celebrates after Emma Hall knocks down a 3-pointer

Anna Williams moves the ball on offense

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Westlake @ Amherst

Westlake 44 Amherst 39

The Lady Demons finished the first half of SWC play with a 44-39 win over Amherst in a physical road match up on Saturday. Stephanie Randar returned to the game after taking an elbow to the face and made some crucial offensive and defensive plays down the stretch. Emma Hall was big again off the bench with three 3-pointers. Gina Adams led the Demons in scoring with 16 points.

Up Next

Westlake begins the second half of SWC play against Lakewood at home on Wednesday at 7pm.

Gina Adams blocks a shot attempt by Amherst’s #20

Emma Hall knocks down a 3-point shot over Amherst’s Lexy Alston

Summer Salem competes for the ball with Amherst’s Lexy Alston

Katie Whitesell stops a shot attempt by Amherst’s Amaya Staton

Taylor Gregory, Jenna Kowalski and Anna Williams react to the final play of the first half

Stephanie Randar drives the ball against two Amherst defenders

Abby Carrington shoots over three Amherst defenders

Summer Salem, Stephanie Randar and Kate Whitesell surround Amherst’s Amaya Staton

Emma Hall and the Demons bench watch as her 3-point shot heads towards the basket

Gina Adams drives the ball against Amherst’s Lexy Alston

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 vs. Avon

Westlake 55 Avon 28

The Lady Demons returned home and to SWC play with a 55-28 win over Avon on Saturday. Abby Carrington scored a season-high 21 points and Gina Adams added 14 points. Westlake’s 2-3 zone made it tough for Avon to get much going offensively.

Up Next

Westlake hosts North Ridgeville on Wednesday night at 7pm.

Stephanie Randar and Christina Zkiab shake hands during the starting lineups

Summer Salem steals the ball from an Avon’s Alyssa McLellon

Katie Whitesell and Abbie Gardner trap Avon’s Grace Santee

Summer Salem tries to shoot over Avon’s Abby Liber

Westlake’s bench cheers after Avon is forced to call a timeout

Gina Adams battles with Avon’s Abby Liber for a rebound

Abbie Gardner and Katie Whitesell apply pressure on Avon’s Brooke Laub

Abby Carrington shoots over two Avon defenders

Christina Zkiab calls for the ball while being guarded by Avon’s Catie Geiger

Coach Karen Swanson Haan is interviewed by the media after the game

Westlake @ Berea-Midpark

Westlake 49 Berea-Midpark 28

The Lady Demons got their second SWC road victory of the season with a win over Berea-Midpark on Saturday. Abby Carrington led the way with 16 points and Gina Adams added 10 points. Westlake’s defense held the Titans to just 10 points in the second half.

Up Next

Westlake travels to Florida for the Tampa Bay Christmas Invitational tournament.

Abbie Gardner is introduced during the starting lineups

Abby Carrington fights for the ball right after the opening tip-off

Gina Adams splits two defenders and flies towards the hoop

Abby Carrington plays for a loose ball

Abbie Gardner looks to shoot over a Berea defender

Summer Salem looks for an open teammate

Katie Whitesell drives towards the basket

Gigi Redinger plays defense

Abby Carrington goes for a rebound

Summer Salem fights for a loose ball

Christina Zkiab and Stephanie Randar pressure a Berea player

Westlake vs. Avon Lake

Westlake 48 Avon Lake 41

The Lady Demons bounced back from their first conference loss and defeated Avon Lake 48-41 on Saturday. Westlake trailed at the half but used their full-court press and a 23-8 third quarter to get back into the game. Abby Carrington led the Demons with 15 points and Gina Adams had 14.

Up Next

Westlake has Wednesday off, the Lady Demons travel to Berea-Midpark on Saturday at 1:30pm.

Gina Adams shakes hands with the Avon Lake captains

Summer Salem is introduced during the starting lineups

Gina Adams drives the ball against a host of Avon Lake defenders

Stephanie Randar makes a layup against two Avon Lake defenders

Westlake applies a full-court press

Gina Adams reaches for a loose ball against Arianna Negron

Summer Salem goes up for a layup

Coach Karen Swanson Haan addresses the team during a time out

Summer Salem dives for a loose ball

The Lady Demons celebrate the win against Avon Lake

Gina Adams celebrates the win with Westlake’s #1 fan Chad DiLillo

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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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