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Violet Shaluga hits 3 with five seconds left to reach 1,000 points as Milford wins Game of Hope, 65-38
Summary
Milford High School’s Violet Shaluga sank a 3-pointer with about five seconds remaining to reach 1,000 career points and cap a 65-38 victory over Kings during the school’s Game of Hope ceremony honoring Lauren Hill.
At Milford High School on the Game of Hope evening, senior Violet Shaluga hit a 3‑pointer with about five seconds remaining to surpass the 1,000‑career‑point mark and help the Milford Eagles beat the Kings, 65‑38.
The milestone capped a night that began with a Game of Hope ceremony honoring the late Lauren Hill and presenting a “Lauren Hill Never Give Up” Hero of Hope award to Kale Zurcher. The ceremony included a tribute presence by Hill’s mother and players from both teams wearing No. 22 during introductions.
Shaluga finished the game with 29 points, including the game‑clinching 3 that announcer Bill Bretz said put her at “1,000 and 1 points” for her career. Gabby Chadwell paced Milford earlier in the game and had double‑figure scoring; the Eagles led 39‑20 at halftime and maintained control through the second half. The broadcast reported the final score as 65‑38, marking Milford’s 10th win of the season and the Kings’ 10th loss.
The night also included individual achievements for the visiting team: Jenna Burke of the Kings surpassed 100 career 3‑pointers during the contest, a school record noted by the game announcer. Coaches named on the broadcast were Matt Toliver for Milford and Steve Green for the Kings.
Organizers and school staff used the Game of Hope presentation to raise funds and awareness in Lauren Hill’s memory; Christy McKinney of Milford was singled out by the announcer for organizing the ceremony. The broadcast introduced Kale Zurcher as the evening’s award recipient and noted that the event aims to give support to families fighting serious illness.
The Eagles’ commanding lead at halftime and steady defense in the second half were recurring themes of the broadcast. The announcer also thanked volunteers and crew who worked the event and noted upcoming Milford scheduling, including a nonconference game the following Saturday.
Milford players and staff celebrated on the floor after Shaluga’s milestone; the announcer closed the broadcast calling the night a “spectacular note” for Milford and for the Game of Hope ceremonies that preceded the contest.
