While North Tonawanda didn't have the best season last year (they finished 2-7), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They breezed by the Niagara-Wheatfield Falcons to the tune of 75-14 on Thursday. The matchup marked the Lumberjacks' most dominant win of the season.
North Tonawanda's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Annabelle Day led the charge by dropping a double-double on 23 points and ten steals. Day is crushing it when it comes to points: she's scored at least 15 every time she's taken the court this season. Lilly Day was another key player, going 9 of 18 on her way to 19 points along with seven steals and five boards.
North Tonawanda smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 14 offensive rebounds in five consecutive contests.
Lumberjacks
| 12/19/24 vs Niagara-Wheatfield | 75-14 |
| 12/13/24 vs Kenmore West | 80-51 |
| 12/09/24 vs Nichols | 55-53 |
| 02/24/24 vs West Seneca West | 51-45 |
North Tonawanda pushed their record up to 5-0 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Niagara-Wheatfield, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
North Tonawanda and Cardinal O'Hara will compete for holiday cheer at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. One thing working in Cardinal O'Hara's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last four games. As for Niagara-Wheatfield, they will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on The Park School of Buffalo at 12:00 p.m. on January 11, 2025.
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