Success for the Frenship High School Girls Basketball team can be defined as more than just winning games; it encompasses growth, teamwork, resiliency, and humility. It’s evident how through this season the Tigers have learned from losses, celebrated victories, all while embodying sportsmanship and dedication on and off the court.
After a shutout game against Pebble Hills on Tuesday, February 13, the Tigers now advance to the Area Playoffs against Crowley High School this Friday, February 16.
Girls Head Basketball Coach, Trent Hilliard, is happy with how the Tigers acted early on in the game bringing them to an 80-35 victory over Pebble Hills.
“We got off to a great start and led 20-4 after the first quarter,” said Coach Hilliard. “Our defense forced Pebble Hills to settle for long three-point attempts and they hit only 7 of 39 and 5 of those came in the 4th quarter when the game was well in hand. We did a great job of taking care of the basketball with only 4 turnovers the entire game.”
Coach Hilliard is prepping the team for the Area Playoff game where the Tigers will need to take a different approach to drive to the basket.
“Crowley will be a different test as they are very athletic and want to attack the basket. We will have to limit their looks inside and make sure we only allow one shot,” said Coach Hilliard.
Bi-District Pebble Hills Game Stats
- Abby Boyce, 20 points (on a perfect 10 for 10 shooting), 12 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals
- Addisyn Bollinger, 16 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists
- Andie Caddel, 11 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists
- Abbi Holder, 10 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists
- Jada Jackson, 9 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists
Not only did the Tigers secure their 9th consecutive Bi-District trophy on Tuesday’s game, but senior Abby Boyce also broke the single-season rebounding record. Boyce now has 347 rebounds, breaking the record set by Cassandra Awatt for 342 in the 2017-2018 season. Additionally, Boyce also surpassed 1,000 points for her career, totaling 1011 career points.
To add onto the record-breaking streak, sophomore Addisyn Bollinger set the single-season record for most three-pointers made in a season with 78 by breaking the record held by Ashlyn Caddel of 77 in the 2019-2020 season.
Follow along with the Tigers as they compete against Crowley on Friday, February 16 at 6:00 p.m. in Abilene Wylie by listening on the radio through Sunny FM 97.7.
Best of luck, Tigers! We are cheering you on!