Rolla's rebounding helps Meadows to second win
Rolling Meadows' girls basketball team had balanced scoring from Alexa Davis (16 points), Melissa Spiwak (15) and Lily Greifenstien (14) on Saturday at Lake Zurich High School.
But sophomore guard Bridget Rolla's rebounding was just as important for the Mustangs to register a 54-45 triumph over Deerfield at the Turkey Thriller.
In addition to her 5 points, the 5-foot-7 Rolla pulled down 12 rebounds.
"Bridget's rebounding was the key to the game," said Meadows coach Ryan Kirkorsky. "We had balanced scoring again. And Mallory Brand (5-11 junior forward) gave us important minutes off the bench."
Senior Caili Hosler also chipped in 4 points for the Mustangs who improved to 2-1 in the season-opening tourney.
Johnsburg 71, Fremd 59: Fremd, now 1-2 in the Turkey Thriller, was led by sophomore guard Emily Klaczek's career-high 31 points, which included 9-of-9 free throws. Klaczek's previous high was 16 points as a freshman against Benet at the Montini tournament last December.
Sophomore Maddy McCarthy added 10 points and freshman Grace LaBarge had 7.
McCarthy connected for two 3-pointers while LaBarge, freshman Ruthie Montella and sophomore Emma Burns each had one.
The Vikings led 20-16 after one quarter but were outscored 24-12 in the second period.
Palatine 38, Huntley 30: Palatine won its second straight game in the Dundee-Crown Thanksgiving tournament. Less than 24 hours earlier, the Pirates defeated Crystal Lake South 42-40 in overtime on Friday night.
Wheeling 57, Metea Valley 25: Nansy Velev (18 points), Sophia Stanke (12), Nosa Igiehon (8) and Morgan Collar (7) were top scorers for Wheeling which improved to 3-0 in the Maine East tournament.
Leading 15-12 after one quarter, the Wildcats outscored Metea Valley 14-0 in the second quarter.
Stanke connected for four 3-pointers while Velev had two. Christina Pierini and Chloe Drozdz each hit one.
St. Viator 41, Schaumburg 38: St. Viator earned its first win in the Schaumburg tournament as Olivia Solimene (13 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists) and Myia Clark (11 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist) led the way.
Natalie Krause and Michaela Mueller (6 rebounds) each chipped in 6 points for the Lions (1-2). Katie Krzoska and Carrie Leazer each had 3 rebounds.
Kayla Patterson (two 2-pointers) was high scorer for Schaumburg (0-3) with 13 points while Ariana Doroskin chipped in 6, also hitting a pair of 3-pointers. Leading the Saxons in rebounds were Emma Aguilar (8) and Kendall Fredrickson (7). Patterson, Talia Torosian and Doroskin each had 4.
Elk Grove 51 Lake Forest Academy 33: The Grenadiers improved to 2-1 at the Vernon Hills tournament as sophomore guard hit five 3-pointers in the first half and finished with 19 points. Freshman Olivia Masnica added 9 points and junior Rachel Kandefer 8 for the Grens.
Maine South 50, Buffalo Grove 36: Buffalo Grove (0-2) was led by 5-foot-5 junior guard Jackie Bickhaus (10 points, one 3-pointer). Macy Floro, Alyssa Ramos, Sydney Fortman and Kendra Lee each chipped in 6 points.