The Storm Falls to the Stars
The rivalry basketball game versus St. Teresa’s Academy comes down to the wire in a loss for the Storm.
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Standing in the student section, junior Brie Bowes watches to see if a shot goes in during the first half of the St. Teresa’s basketball game Dec. 4 at STA. The game ended with an STA win and a score of 40-43.
PHOTO | Cecilia Mohácsi'
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Dressed for the theme of clowns, seniors Caroline Garrison and Savannah Friedebach look onto the court waiting for a call to be made during the first half of the basketball against St. Teresa’s Academy Dec. 4 at STA. The theme for the game was clowns.
PHOTO | Cecilia Mohácsi'
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Senior captain Molly Wagner shoots a free throw during the second half of the basketball game against St. Teresa’s Academy Dec. 4 at STA. The game ended in a loss with a score of 43-40.
PHOTO | Cecilia Mohácsi'
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Senior cheer captainLiz Oltjen and senior co-captain Lola Tebbe dance during half time of the basketball game against St. Teresa’s Academy Dec. 4.
PHOTO | Cecilia Mohácsi'
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Junior Lily Henkle runs down the court dodging defenders in the third period Dec. 4.
PHOTO | Ava Rawson'
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Junior Lily Henkle runs around STA defender Lily Farkiss in an attempt to shoot on goal, moments before being fouled Dec. 4.
PHOTO | Ava Rawson'
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Senior Mia McLey laughs after mistepping while her name was called in the lineup moments before starting the basketball game against St. Teresa’s Academy Dec. 4. STA topped the Storm with a score of 43-40.
PHOTO | Ava Rawson'
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Senior captain Molly Wagner defends against a St. Teresa’s shooter at STA Dec. 4. The game ended in a 43-40 loss.
PHOTO | Ava Rawson'
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Senior captain Molly Wagner drives upwards toward the basket in the thrid quarter when the Storm was one point behind while playing against St. Teresa’s Academy Dec. 4 at STA. The game ended in a 43-40 loss.
PHOTO | Ava Rawson'
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Junior Lily Henkle brings the ball up the court at the beginning of the third quarter at the basketball game versus Saint Teresa’s Academy Dec. 4. STA won 43-40 after a to-the-wire finish.
PHOTO | Molly Conway'
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While being guarded by Saint Teresa’s Academy senior Natalie Telep, junior Lily Henkle looks to pass the ball to senior Molly Wagner at the basketball game versus STA at STA Dec. 4. After a close game, STA won 43-40.
PHOTO | Molly Conway'
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Basketball coach Kate Pilgreen signals to senior Molly Wagner to take their time on the play during the basketball game versus Saint Teresa’s Academy at STA Dec. 4. STA won 43-40.
PHOTO | Molly Conway'
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Sophomore Shannon Karlin goes in for a lay up while being guarded by Saint Teresa’s Academy junior Grace Kauten during the basketball game versus STA at STA Dec. 4. STA won 43-40 after a close finish.
PHOTO | Molly Conway'
It came down to the very end Dec. 4, at the basketball game versus St. Teresa’s Academy, with a final score of 43-40 and a loss for the Storm. The game was held at STA at 7 p.m.
“I think we had a slow start,” senior Mia McLey said. “But by the second quarter, it got better.”
Although the team a rough start in the first quarter of the game according to McLey, they ended the first half with a close score of 20-18. After the break, the team was able to equalize the score, making it a tied match entering the fourth quarter.
“It was very intense, from our side of the gym it was a blur,” Head Coach Kate Pilgreen said. “They played with every ounce of energy and heart they actually possessed. I’m sure of that.”
The fourth quarter was full of screaming fans and racing hearts, who were invested in their team winning. With seconds left, STA lead by three points, all the Storm needed was a three-pointer.
“It takes a lot of composure and energy and maintains that throughout the game.” senior captain Molly Wagner said. “I reminded my teammates throughout the game to not let the games surroundings get into their head and just play the game.”
After multiple intentional fouls to stop the clock and missed free throws by STA, the team was unable to put any more points on the board, leaving the score at 43-40.
“With STA being our second game there were a lot of nerves, especially for some people,” McLey said. “I was disappointed because we were so close to beating them, but we played with our hearts and did a really good job at working together.”
Being only the second game for the season, there are more chances for the team to make a comeback and improve. The two teams meet again to compete for the Irish Cup Feb. 21 at home at 7 p.m.
“I told the kids last night, this is going to hurt, but it is a great place to bounce back from,” Pilgreen said. “There’s not quite a sting like a rivalry game.”