West Deptford Falls Short Against Sterling in Consolation Game

After losing to Cherry Hill East the day before, the West Deptford Eagles were unable to do better against Sterling Friday night.

Playing for the second day of the West Deptford Holiday Hoops Tournament, Sterling was able to beat West Deptford with almost a 30-point lead, ending in a of score 52-23.

Sterling took an early lead in the first quarter, scoring 16 unanswered points. In the second quarter, West Deptford was able to put some points up on the board—however not enough to catch up with Sterling, which consistently outscored the Eagles every quarter.

Top scorers for West Deptford included Gabby Minnite and Michelle Bower, who both scored four points each. Natalie Carrero also contributed five points to her team with two baskets, including one three-pointer.

West Deptford’s loss to Sterling looked very different from their loss against Cherry Hill East Thursday afternoon. Instead of the opposing team taking an early lead, West Deptford held a 14-2 lead over Cherry Hill East—until losing it in the second and third quarters. Cherry Hill East ultimately came out of the game on top with the score 37-30.

First-year coach Casey Heitman said after West Deptford’s loss to Cherry Hill East that it would take time for the girls, but that they were learning a lot defensively and offensively. With five new starters, the team has a very different look to it from the prior year. However, Heitman commended her girls, by saying that the record does not accurately reflect how much the team has learned, so far this year.