Hoosac Valley holds off Lee with big third quarter
3/5/2021by Berkshire Eagle

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Averie McGrath scored 13 points to help Hoosac Valley to a road win at Lee.

 

LEE — Rylynn Witek and Averie McGrath controlled play out of halftime, and that spelt the end of the Lee girls Wednesday night at home.


Hoosac Valley rode a combined 28 points from Witek and McGrath to a 39-30 victory.

 

It was a 16-point third quarter that did in the Wildcats (2-2).

 

"A close game at the half, Hoosac had a good third quarter to build a double-digit lead with some good shooting and some transition baskets," wrote coach Rick Puleri in an email. "We were able to cut into the lead a bit but weren’t able to generate enough offense to overcome the deficit."

 

Lee got seven points from Caroline Maloney, six in the second half, but shot just 6 of 12 from the foul line. Mia Puleri and Emma Puleri had six points each.

 

Leading 18-14 at the break, Witek came out aflame, scoring 12 of her game-high 15 points in the second half, including a pair of triples. McGrath knocked one down from deep as well, and finished with 13 points.

 

Hoosac Valley improves to 8-4.

 

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