The Noblesville girls basketball team finished a busy week with a game on Saturday.
A busy week, yes, but also a productive week. The Millers beat Greenfield-Central 55-39 at The Mill Saturday evening, marking their third victory over the past five days.
“We’re just trying to get better every game,” said Noblesville coach Donna Buckley.
The Millers were in control from the start, leading 15-8 after the first quarter and 26-15 at halftime. The Cougars hit a 3-pointer to start the second half, but Maddie Knight answered that with a 3 of her own to get her team back up 29-18.
Noblesville would keep its lead in double digits for the remainder of the game. The Millers scored 10 unanswered points to go ahead 41-20, with Knight making a 6-0 run all on her own. Knight followed a traditional three-point play with a 3-point shot. Olivia Morales helped out with a jump shot, then Madison Whetro scored off a steal.
“I thought we did some things well,” said Buckley. “We looked like it was our third game of the week a little bit, a little ragged at times. I thought Maddie Knight stepped up and really gave us a lot tonight. Emily was doubled and tripled all night and still found a way to score and be involved in the game.”
Noblesville settled things for good by opening the fourth quarter with an 8-0 run. Knight scored four points, with Whetro making a layin and Emily Kiser hitting a pair of free throws.
“Our defensive intensity and pressure, in the end is what decided the game,” said Buckley.
Knight finished the game with 24 points, a career-high for her. Kiser scored 14 points and pulled 14 rebounds – another double-double – and also blocked six shots.
Whetro reached double figures with 10 points and also had seven rebounds and five steals. Abby Haley had five steals as well, and dished out five assists.
Noblesville is now 4-1, having won its last four games. The Millers now get a few days off, then return to action Friday at The Mill, hosting Brownsburg in their first Hoosier Crossroads Conference game of the season.
Noblesville sophomore Abby Haley guards a Greenfield-Central player during the Millers-Cougars game Saturday at The Mill. Noblesville won 55-39 for its third victory of the week. (Kent Graham)
Madison Whetro scored 10 points for Noblesville, along with seven rebounds and five steals. (Kent Graham)