NTL GIRLS' BASKETBALL: SHORT-HANDED CANTON PULLS AWAY FROM MONTGOMERY (2022-01-22)

Northern Tier Sports Report
CANTON — Canton may have been short handed, but they were still able to hand Montgomery a loss, beating the Raiders 36-17 in non-league girls’ basketball action Saturday.

Canton’s starting point guard Aislyn Williams did no play in the game.

Kendall Kitchen had 13 points, four boards, and four assists for Canton, as Carolyn Thoren and Emme Tymeson netted seven points each. Thoren also had seven boards, two steals, and three blocks, with Tymeson getting four boards, two assists, and two steals.

Jazmyn Hickok finished with five points, and two steals, while Molly Ward had two points, 11 rebounds, and four steals. Sammy Brackman added two points off the bench.

The Warriors found themselves down 8-7 after the opening quarter, but out scored the Raiders 12-0 in the second, as five different players scored. Kitchen and Tymeson both had 3-pointers in the frame to give them a 19-8 halftime lead.

The third quarter Montgomery stayed in striking distance, as Canton out scored them just 6-5 as three different players found the basket.

However, an 11-4 four quarter in favor of the Warriors gave them the win. Kitchen led the way with six points, including a 4-for-5 effort from the free throw line.

The Warriors host Towanda next Wednesday.