ALEMANY WINS IN FINAL SECONDS : ALEMANY 51, HAR.-WEST. 49.Byline: Dave Desmond Daily News Staff Writer Francine Bennette waited her turn. She waited while upperclassmen grabbed rebounds, headlines and scholarships. And she waited patiently. This was to be the Alemany High School senior's year. The year she stepped into the spotlight at one of the area's most prominent girls' basketball programs. Monday night's thrilling thrill v. thrilled, thrill·ing, thrills v.tr. 1. To cause to feel a sudden intense sensation; excite greatly. 2. To give great pleasure to; delight. See Synonyms at enrapture. 51-49 Mission League victory over No. 9 Harvard-Westlake provided Bennette a highlight that might last forever, even in the midst Adv. 1. in the midst - the middle or central part or point; "in the midst of the forest"; "could he walk out in the midst of his piece?" midmost of a season that has seemed even longer. Bennette broke her nose during a summer game, suffered through sciatic-nerve problems in her back, developed an ulcer from her back medication and loosened a tooth against the Wolverines Monday night at L.A. Baptist High. Bloodied, perhaps even staggered, Bennette was still standing, however, when guard Kelli Kobayashi's pass found her under the basket in the waning seconds. Her layup fell through the net as time expired, snapping a 49-49 tie and increasing to 39 a league winning streak Noun 1. winning streak - a streak of wins streak, run - an unbroken series of events; "had a streak of bad luck"; "Nicklaus had a run of birdies" for the Indians (13-2, 3-0) that had seemed tenuous tenuous Intensive care adjective Referring to a 'touch-and-go,' uncertain, or otherwise 'iffy' clinical situation throughout. ``I get angry at how things have gone for me,'' Bennette said. ``But I'm not going to let it get me down.'' Said coach Melissa Hearlihy: ``All those years of hard work are paying off, although in small dividends.'' The No. 5 Indians almost saw their league and current 13-game winning streak go up in smoke when, with the game tied at 49, Corrie Roberts stole a Kobayashi pass and sprinted downcourt down·court adv. & adj. Sports To, into, or in the far end of the court, especially in basketball. for the breakaway break·a·way adj. 1. Designed to break, bend, or fall apart easily upon impact, especially to create an illusion, as with a theater prop, or for safety, as with a highway sign or barrier. 2. layup. The shot rolled off the rim, however, giving Bennette and Co. the chance to win it. Roberts scored 10 points, including a crucial 3-pointer with 35 seconds left to force the tie. Freshman guard Brooke Porter scored 16 points for the Wolverines (13-6, 2-1), who had won six straight games. Carissa Abbott added nine points. Kobayashi made five 3-pointers and finished with 17 points. Dana Rios added 16 and freshman guard Kate Beckler contributed nine points. Bennette, a four-year varsity player, scored four. It all added up to a new rivalry Rivalry Robbery (See THIEVERY.) Rudeness (See COARSENESS.) Brom Bones and Ichabod Crane bully and show-off compete for Katrina’s hand. [Am. Lit. in the Mission League, where Alemany has reigned for four seasons. Even in defeat, Harvard-Westlake, with a roster filled with young players, just might be eyeing the crowd. ``What we have now is a serious rivalry,'' Wolverines coach Brian Taylor Brian Taylor (born April 10, 1962), is a former Australian rules footballer and now AFL commentator. Playing career The moustachioued Taylor, known as "Barge", "Bristle" or "BT", began his VFL career with Richmond in 1980, and had the misfortune of being a full-forward at said. ``Now they believe they are as good as Alemany.'' Now, if they can just be patient. |
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