HOLY ANGELS WENT UP AGAINST SIMLEY IN A GIRLS’ BASKETBALL GAME

Holy Angels and Simley went up against each other in the girls’ Class 3A State quarterfinal game.

Holy Angels looked to take their time on the offensive end as they passed the ball around the 3-point line as they looked to take time off the clock.

It took a while for each team to get involved in the offense. Simley was able to pass the ball around the 3-point line and get everyone involved in the offense.

Holy Angels’ Francesca Vascellaro came up with mid-range jump shots and layups throughout the first half. Her teammates were able to get her the ball in spots where she could shoot it.

Holy Angels struggled shooting the ball early. Even though they struggled they kept on attacking the basket.

Holy Angels kept on attacking the basket and came up with shots late in the first half.

Holy Angels called a timeout with 5:09 left in the first half. The score was Simley 26, Holy Angels 24.

Holy Angels continued to come up with shots late in the first half. They did a good job of attacking the basket.

Simley went to a zone defense and that made Holy Angels swing the ball around the 3-point line.

At halftime, the score was Simley 33, Holy Angels 30.

As the second half got underway Simley continued to push the ball down the floor and looked for their shots.

There were multiple ties and lead changes throughout the second half. Neither team went on a run in the second half.

Simley called a timeout with 12:12 left in regulation. The score was Holy Angels 41, Simley 40.

The score remained close throughout the second half.  Neither team went on a run.

Simley came up with layups and mid-range jump shots midway through the game. They were able to slow down Holy Angels on the offensive end.

Holy Angels struggled shooting the ball in the second half. They were not able to come up with shots in the second half. They were able to cut into the deficit with just under 7:00 left in regulation.

Holy Angels came up with shots late in the game. They were able to get steals and layups after the steals. 

Holy Angels came off screens and was able to get to the baskets off screens.

Holy Angels called timeout with 4:32 left in regulation. The score was Smiley 61, Holy Angels 55.

Smiley looked to take time off the clock late in the game. They were able to keep the ball away from Holy Angels.

Simley called a timeout with 2:48 left in regulation. The score was Simley 64, Holy Angels 57.

Simley used their speed to get past the Holy Angels defense. Simley looked to hold the ball late in the game.

In a hard-fought and well-played game by both teams, Simley came away with the 70-62 victory over Holy Angels.