Hampden 5/6 "B" girls cruise past Hermon in EMBBL playoff matchup

HAMPDEN - Saturday afternoon at Reeds Brook School in Hampden, the Hampden 5/6 "B" girls proved to be to much for the Hermon Hawks, as the young Broncos set the tone early and cruised to a 30-12 victory over the Jr. Hawks in an Eastern Maine Basketball League travel game.

Hampden's MaKayla Shaw (30) looks at the basket before taking a shot during a travel game in Hampden on Saturday. Hampden defeated Hermon 30-12 in the game. (Photo by Skip Hawkes)

Hampden set the tempo of the game early, as they jumped out to an 8-2 lead with 9:35 still remaining in the first half. The Broncos closed out the half with a 13 -6 lead. MaKayla Shaw and Abby Gregor combined for eight points to lead the Hampden attack in the opening half.

Hampden's Abby Gregor gets ready to make a drive to the basket. (Photo by Skip Hawkes)

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The Broncos opened the second half with an 8-0 run over the first six minutes to stretch out their lead to 21-6. The final 10 minutes saw Hampden close out the game with a 9-6 score for the 30-12 victory.

Hampden's Lila Simpson takes a look at the basket before shooting a foul shot. 

(Photo by Skip Hawkes)

Mia Curtis topped Hampden in scoring with seven points, and Lily Philbrook added five points. Shaw, Gregor, and Addison Schall each scored four points, while Addi Elliot and Lila Simpson each chipped in with two points. Hampden went 4-for-10 (40 percent) from the free throw line.

Hermon's Lila Ryan calls out the play as she crosses mid court. (Photo by Skip Hawkes)

Providing the scoring for Hermon was Lila Ryan with seven points, Madelyn Tracy with four points, and Maddie McDougel with one point. The Hawks went 2-for-5 (40 percent) from the charity stripe.

Hermon's Maddie McDougel (right) blocks the path to the basket for Hampden's Mia Curtis. 

(Photo by Skip Hawkes)

HERMON (0-10)    6    6 -- 12

HAMPDEN (5-5)    13  17 -- 30