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MILLERSBURG - Upper Dauphin Area's Lady Trojans traveled to Millersburg for another Tri-Valley League backyard rivalry thriller Jan. 22. With both teams embroiled in a defensive stalemate, scoring was at a premium in this game. Both sides suffered serious scoring droughts and neither team exhibited an impressive shooting night from the field. The Indians struggled with free throw shooting, missing five straight opportunities in the third quarter when they were outscored 15-8 thanks to the hot shooting hand of UDA's Hope Schreffler. But just when the situation looked dismal to Millersburg, as Upper Dauphin regained a 28-26 lead after three periods, it was clutch free throw shooting by the Indians down the stretch that proved to be the key to a 37-34 victory. "All the kids played a hard game and the fans should have enjoyed this game. It's a shame someone had to lose,'' Trojan Head Coach Dave Shadle said. According to Indian Head Coach John Troutman, having a longer break may have had something to do with his team's struggles. "After a week layoff, we really struggled in making a large number of gimmees. Hats off to UDA for handling our specialty defenses better this time around and making us work harder and think smarter to stay in the game,'' Troutman said. "I do need to give my girls credit as they learned how to win these close games and how to correct the bad decisions made on the court so they are not repeated when the game is on the line,'' he added. "Megan (Boyer) and Kate (Kelley) showed some great focus as well when we needed those foul shots.'' The opening quarter saw basketball jitters all around as the Trojans and Indians both struggled at putting the ball in the hoop. Upper Dauphin missed its first 10 shot opportunities and Millersburg missed six as each side immediately used full court pressure tactics in hopes of dismantling each other's offensive game. The Trojans took an initial 7-2 lead on shots by Brittany Warfel, Macy Ryan and Karissa Deitrich. But Millersburg finally opened the rim when Kimberly Horchler nailed a trey from the top of the key. A steal and basket by the Indians' Megan Boyer tied this contest 7-7. Madison Miller's offensive rebound for UDA was countered by a Boyer-to-Kaitlin Kelley move inside as the game was tied 9-9 after the first quarter. The Indians and Trojans both started the second period on shaky ground, as the pressing continued, causing each side to earn three straight turnovers. Despite the Indians out-scoring the Trojans 9-4 this quarter, it took a dismal shooting affair to arrive at this venture, as Millersburg would make only 4-of-20 shot attempts while missing two free throw opportunities. The Trojans would connect on only 1-of-6 as well and were plagued by eight turnovers that did not help their cause. Millersburg led 18-13 at halftime. The third quarter proved to be a great opportunity for the Trojans to catch up when Hope Schreffler's hot hand gave her team a boost. Schreffler scored all nine of her game points this period, taking advantage of offensive rebounds and a 3 point play to take a 22-20 lead with 3:10 remaining. The Indians were out-scored 15-8 and struggled at the free throw line, missing all 5 of their shot at-tempts. Cyan Kissinger kept the Indians close on an inside move and Boyer went coast-to-coast in the waning minute. But the Trojans led 26-24 after three. The fourth quarter was characterized by numerous ties and lackluster shooting by both sides. But the Indians suddenly shook off the rust at the free throw line that proved to be the difference down the stretch. Kaitlin Kelley connected on four-for-four, giving her team a slim 32-30 lead with 4:46 remaining. The battle for the lead continued when Megan Boyer was fouled with 2:30 remaining. Boyer connected on her first free throw and missed the second. An offensive rebound by Kelley on the left side gave the Indians a 35-30 lead. Macy Ryan's inside jumper kept UDA on the Indians' heels. The Trojans, in their desperate battle to tie the game, grabbed four straight offensive rebounds causing Ryan to be fouled with 1:19 remaining. The Trojans would not take advantage, missing both free throws. Then, to add salt to the wound, the Trojans committed a turnover, giving Millersburg the opportunity to slow things up in the last minute of the game. Boyer was fouled with 24 seconds remaining and her clutch free throws sealed this victory for the Indians. "(Kaitlin) Kelley and (Megan) Boyer sure picked the right time to hit their foul shots,'' Shadle said. "Hitting seven-for-eight down the stretch is clutch. Those foul shots iced the game for them.'' For the Trojans, Madison Miller had a double double, adding 18 rebounds to her 10 points. Macy Ryan grabbed 11 rebounds along with five points, three assists and four steals. For Millersburg, Megan Boyer led with 13 points, along with 14 rebounds, four blocks and two steals. Kaitlin Kelley hauled in 11 rebounds along with 10 points. The Indians shot 9-for-19 from the charity stripe. Upper Dauphin was six-for-11. The Trojans and Indians were pretty even in rebounding chores as Millersburg pulled down 43 and Upper Dauphin 42. The Indians committed 20 turnovers and the Trojans committed 21.
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