The Manhasset Girls Varsity Basketball Team defeated Island Trees on Jan. 13 in their fourth conference game, 45 to 38. Tied at 38 at the end of the fourth quarter, the team went into overtime, where Laura Molins scored four of her 13 points, Dani Iervolino shot 2 for 2 from the foul line, and Kathleen Kelly shot 3 out of four from the foul line. What won the game for Manhasset was their defensive prowess. Kathleen Kelly and Meghan Clark led the team in steals. Also scoring for Manhasset against Island Trees were Kathleen Kelly (9), Meghan Clark (7), Meghan Gaffney (10), Jessica Nevitt (4).

Making their conference record 5-0, Manhasset defeated Roosevelt on Saturday, January 17, 59 to 35. Manhasset gained a 9-1 lead in the first quarter behind Juliet White's eight first-quarter points. Meghan Clarke scored 12 of her 24 points in the fourth quarter. Laura Molins ended with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Again, it was Manhasset's defensive ability that allowed them the win. Juliet White led the team in rebounds, while Kathleen Kelly and Meghan Clarke made many steals. Roosevelt's record dropped to 3-1 in Conference V. Manhasset being the first team to defeat them in their home gym since 2001.

Home Game Schedule:

Manhasset vs. Valley Stream North, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 7:15 p.m.

Manhasset vs. Roosevelt, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 7:15 p.m.

Manhasset vs. Island Trees, Thursday, Feb. 5, 7:15 p.m.

Manhasset vs. Mineola, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 7:15 p.m.