Jan. 19 Sports Recap
Guard Abby Meyers goes up for a floater in the team’s victory over WJ. Photo by Rachel Hazan.
January 23, 2017
Girls basketball
The girls basketball team (12–1) crushed the Walter Johnson Wildcats 80–35 Thursday behind a dominant defensive performance.
The Vikes held the Wildcats to only one of their lowest point totals on the season, and jumped out to a 58–16 lead at the half. For the ninth time this season, guard Abby Meyers scored more than 20 points, having 25.
The Vikes’ next game is away Monday against Einstein at 7:15.
Boys basketball
The boys basketball team (10–2) picked up their third consecutive win after a 65–47 victory against the Walter Johnson Wildcats on Thursday.
The Vikes opened both halves in explosive fashion, with a 20–9 first quarter and 25–12 third quarter.
Guards Hannes Kogelnik and Joey Squeri pitched in a combined 20 points, as well as six of the team’s 13 three-pointers.
The Vikings play next at home against Einstein on Monday at 7:15.
