The eighth-grade Girls Basketball team won its season opener against Packard. The team played a tremendous defensive game to earn the victory. Kristen Burgos led the way with 10 points, Rachel Trager added 6 points and Angelika Paskins had 5 points and a team high 8 rebounds. Jena Leardo, Lauren Lucas, Jessica Greene, Alysha Ciaramitaro and Patricia Brewer each scored 4 points. Gina Ciaravino, Kristin Vesely and Marissa Sciacca each chipped in 2 points to help the team to victory.

The seventh-grade Girls Basketball team used dominant defense and an outstanding team game in defeating Packard. The girls' defense created many fast break opportunities as the girls dominated the pace of the game. Meghan Biondolillo scored 16 points, leading all scorers, including 10 Lady Dawgs who scored. Ashley Moore had 8 points and 6 steals. Stephanie Rogers added 6 points and 7 rebounds, while Christina Merrill and Meghan Carey combined for 11 assists. Rebecca Burleson, Jill Foster, Lindsay Fleming, Renee Balvin, Jessica Valencia and Michelle Duffy all put points on the board. Lisa Barenzano and Lauren Mastro dominated the boards, while Ashley Engle, Jill McGovern and Deanna Brown all played unbelievable defense and made key contributions. Come watch the girls play their fun "run and gun" style when we come back from the break.