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Princeton defeats Lakota West 70-49; Erin Thomas posts season-high 24
Summary
Princeton High School beat Lakota West 70-49 on Wednesday night at Princeton, led by Erin Thomas's season-high 24 points. The Vikings led 33-15 at halftime and improved to 13-6 (10-3 GMC); Lakota West fell to 11-8 (8-4 GMC).
Princeton High School's girls basketball team beat Lakota West 70-49 Wednesday night at Princeton High School, paced by Erin Thomas's season-high 24 points. The Vikings led 33-15 at halftime and improved to 13-6 overall and 10-3 in the Greater Miami Conference; Lakota West fell to 11-8 overall and 8-4 in the GMC.
The result tightened the race near the top of the GMC as the conference tournament draw approaches this Sunday. Princeton stretched an early lead with strong man-to-man defense and balanced scoring; Mari Guertin finished with 19 points and remained among the team's top scorers. Lakota West's Katie Fox scored 17 and hit several 3-pointers, but the Firebirds could not get enough stops to overcome Princeton's advantage.
Princeton coach Dee Davis, in her fourth season as head coach, has led the Vikings to a 86-16 record across her tenure, including a state championship in her second season. Lakota West is coached by Jay Chadwell in his first season; Chadwell replaced long-time coach Andy Fishman, who retired after a 497-170 career and a nearly three-decade run at Lakota West.
Key moments: Princeton opened with a 6-0 run and maintained the lead throughout the first quarter. The Vikings closed the first half on a 33-15 advantage and sustained pressure in the second half, converting offensive rebounds and forcing turnovers. Thomas reached 24 in the fourth quarter for a season high, while Guertin added several baskets to keep the margin intact. Lakota West made multiple attempts to cut into the lead in the third quarter, including several 3-pointers by Jada Nielsen and Sydney Williams, but Princeton responded with transition points.
The teams will turn their attention to conference seeding; the announcer noted Princeton plays multiple games this week and that the GMC divisional tournament draw is scheduled for Sunday. The broadcast credited Princeton with securing its 10th win of the season in the GMC, extending the program's streak of seasons with at least 10 league wins.
