Sports Stories - Varsity Girls Basketball 2011-2012
More Post Season Honors For Girls Basketball Team
March 26, 2012
BARKER -- At the end of season banquet on March 25 the following awards were announced:
Olivia Denny - Most Valuable Player
Heather Mason - Most Improved Player
Daniela Senior - Coach's Award
Also, the team was recognized for being selected as the WNYBOWS Brian Hansen Memorial Sportsmanship Award. This award which is voted on by the Western New York Board of Officials for Women's Sports is given to the team that best demonstrates sportsmanship in our area.
The team was also selected as the Niagara Orleans League Sportsmanship Award recipient and Olivia Denny was selected as the individual winner.
The Lady Raiders were also a Scholar Athlete team with the following members of the roster as part of that team: Julia Atwater, Brooke Bodine, Olivia Denny, Eliza Dewart, Marissa Estep, Caitlyn Mason, Kayla Moeller, Makenzi Strickland.
Eliza Dewart was recently awarded the Mr. & Mrs. Elia Scholarship at the Niagara PAL Awards Dinner
Senior Awards were presented to Eliza Dewart, Daniela Senior, Mikayla Jackson and Marissa Estep for their years in the Barker Girls Basketball Program.
Eliza Dewart was selected as an All Western New York Scholar Athlete.
For a complete listing of team honors and season information, including stats check out the Barker Girls Basketball MaxPreps Site.
All League Honors Announced For Girls Basketball
February 28, 2012
MIDDLEPORT -- Congratulations to Olivia Denny for being selected to the Niagara Orleans League Second Team for Basketball. Denny averaged 5.5 points a game to go along with 3.1 rebounds per game and 2.2 steals a game. In her sophomore season Denny led the team in both assists and steals and was the pulse of the Lady Raiders at the point guard position.
Congratulations also are extended to Mikayla Jackson and Daniela Senior who were both selected for Honorable Mention and to compete in the Exceptional Senior Game against the Genessee Region at Albion on March 9 at 5:00.
All three players received these recognitions through the coaches of the Niagara Orleans League.
Cassadaga Valley Ends Season For Barker
February 25, 2012
SINCLAIRVILLE -- On Saturday the Lady Raiders traveled to the southern tier to face the Cougars of Cassadaga Valley in the Section 6 Class C1 Quarter Finals. Julia Atwater had a solid game offensively leading the scoring for Barker with 8 points. Olivia Denny, Caitlyn Mason and Mikayla Jackson all had three while Makenzi Strickland chipped in with 1. Barker was unable to keep the Cougars in check and lost 46-18.
Gabby Clare, Brooke Bodine, Melissa Grosshans and Kelsey Blackley were all called up for sectionals.
The Lady Raiders finished the season with a 3-11 record in the Niagara Orleans League and 5-14 overall.
Lady Raiders Honor Four Seniors
February 16, 2012
BARKER -- It was a special night to honor Eliza Dewart, Marissa Estep, Mikayla Jackson and Daniela Senior for their years of dedication to the Barker Girls Basketball program prior to their final home game on Thursday night. Although the team lost a hard fought and exciting game to Albion the team has played two very impressive games this week. Senior led the team with eight points while Olivia Denny netted six. Caitlyn Mason hit a big three in the 4th to keep the score close.
On Tuesday at Roy-Hart, Estep led the team with 12 points while Julia Atwater and Denny each scored six. Kayla Moeller, Makenzi Strickland and Heather Mason have all played well down the stretch and will be counted on heavily in sectionals.
The team will play at 2:00 on Saturday, February 25 in sectionals at a location to be announced on Saturday. The team finished the regular season with a 3-11 record in the Niagara Orleans League and 5-13 overall.
League Leading Roy-Hart Upends Lady Raiders
February 14, 2012
MIDDLEPORT -- Roy-Hart wasn't feeling the love towards Barker on Valentine's Day Tuesday night as the Rams defeated the Lady Raiders, 48-33. Marissa Estep again led Barker with 12 points while Olivia Denny and Julia Atwater both scored 6.
Barker is now 3-10 in the NO League and 5-12 overall. The team will close out the league and regular season on Thursday at home against Albion. Senior Night festivities will take place between the JV and Varsity games.
Barker Struggles to Score
AKRON -- The Tigers from Akron defeated Barker on Friday night by a score of 43-28 to drop the Lady Raiders to 3-9 in the Niagara Orleans League and 5-11 overall. Marissa Estep had a team high 5 points while Kayla Moeller, Heather Mason, Daniela Senior and Makenzi Strickland all scored 4.
The girls will travel to league leading Roy-Hart on Tuesday.
Estep Returns To Aid Scoring
February 7, 2012
BARKER -- Marissa Estep returned to the line-up after a three week absence to lead the Lady Raiders in scoring against Newfane. After the 41-22 loss Barker is now 3-8 in the league and 5-10 overall. Mikayla Jackson chipped in with 5 points while Makenzi Strickland added 4.
The team will travel to Akron on Friday.
Jackson Leads Barker In Scoring
February 2, 2012
BARKER -- The Lady Raiders dropped a 46-27 decision to Medina on Thursday to fall to 3-7 in the NO League and 5-9 overall. Mikayla Jackson netted a team high 9 points while Julia Atwater and Makenzi Strickland both scored 6.
The team will host Newfane on Tuesday.
Senior And Strickland Big Point Producers At CSAT
January 31, 2012
BUFFALO -- On Tuesday night the Varsity Girls Basketball team picked up a 44-31 victory at CSAT. Leading the way for Barker was Daniela Senior with 12 points while Makenzi Strickland added 9. Brooke Bodine picked up her first Varsity points as she netted 4. All players cracked the scoring column as everyone contributed to the win in a positive way.
The team is now 3-6 in the league and 5-8 overall and will host Medina on Thursday at 6:30.
Wilson Sweeps Barker Varsity Girls Basketball Team For Season
January 27, 2012
BARKER -- The Varsity Girls Basketball team lost to Wilson on Friday night by a 47-13 margin. Olivia Denny and Mikayla Jackson both scored four points for the Lady Raiders.
The next game will be on Tuesday at CSAT at 6:30. The girls now have a 2-6 league record and are now 4-8 overall.
Denny And Moeller Lead Team In Points At Albion
January 24, 2012
ALBION -- Kayla Moeller and Olivia Denny led the Varsity Girls Basketball team with six points each on Tuesday night in Albion. The team dropped a 43-23 decision to the Purple Eagles.
The Lady Raiders will host Wilson on Friday at 6:30. The team is now 2-5 in the league and 4-7 overall on the season.
Atwater Leads Scoring For Lady Raiders
Janauary 20, 2012
BARKER -- The Lady Raiders Varsity Basketball team managed to score over 40 points for just the second time this season, but unfortunately they were outscored 58-45. Julia Atwater had a team high 10 points while Mikayla Jackson added 9. Daniela Senior and Olivia Denny both netted eight. Cailtyn Mason picked up her first Varsity points in the loss.
Barker is now 2-4 in the league and 4-6 overall. The final game of the first round of their league schedule will be played at Albion on Tuesday following the JV game. JV start time is 5:30.
Big Night For Atwater Against Akron
January 17, 2012
BARKER -- The Varsity Girls Basketball team picked up a hard fought 32-27 victory against visiting Akron on Tuesady night. Olivia Denny netted a game high 12 points. Julia Atwater scored six while both Makenzi Strickland and Kayla Moeller chipped in with four. In the fourth quarter it was Atwater's four of four from the line along with Strickland's bank shot that were the big plays that helped to secure the win.
Barker is now 2-3 in the league and 4-5 overall. The girls will be home again on Friday when they host Roy-Hart. The JV game starts at 5:00 with Varsity to follow.
Lady Raiders Play Scrappy Game At Newfane
January 13, 2012
NEWFANE -- Friday night at Newfane the Varsity Girls Basketball team dropped a 41-35 decision to the Panthers. Marissa Estep had a great game in the post with 10 points while Mikayla Jackson scored a team high 12 and Olivia Denny chipped in with 7. Throughout the physical game Barker played great defense and was able to get into their offense with some impressive sets.
The team is now 1-3 in the league and 3-5 overall. Barker will host Akron on Tuesday at 6:30.
Lady Raiders Unable To Stop Medina In The Paint
January 10, 2012
MEDINA -- Medina used a run in the third quarter to stretch an 18-17 halftime lead over the Lady Raiders Varsity Basketball team on Tuesday. Mikayla Jackson had a team high 12 points in the 41-29 Barker loss. Marissa Estep chipped in with 6.
Barker will travel to Newfane on Friday for a 6:30 game. The team dropped to 1-2 in the league and 3-4 overall.
Lady Raiders Get Transition Game Going
January 6, 2012
BARKER -- On Friday the Lady Raiders Varsity Basketball team defeated CSAT 37-15 in the Sportsmanship Showcase for the third straight year. Barker was able to retain the plaque they have held for the three years the game has been in existence. Mikayla Jackson led the way for Barker with seven points while Makenzi Strickland chipped in with six. All the Barker players cracked the scoring column as the team jumped out to a 27-1 lead by halftime. Daniela Senior and Marissa Estep both scored five. Olivia Denny, Julia Atwater and Kayla Moeller all had four and Heather Mason added two.
Barker was up 13-1 at the end of the first quarter as they played impressive defense and were able to transition well to score off the fast break. Estep and Strickland both had their best overall games of the season which provided a much needed spark for the team after they struggled on Tuesday night in Wilson.
The team is now 1-1 in the league and 3-3 overall and will travel to Medina on Tuesday.
Wilson Dominates Lady Raiders
January 3, 2012
WILSON -- On Tuesday the Varsity Girls Basketball team was upended by Wilson, 57-17 in the league opener of the 2011-2012 season. The defending league champions showed they are not ready to relinquish their reign of league titles with defensive pressure and and a solid inside and outside game. Mikayla Jackson led Barker with seven points while Julia Atwater added four.
The Lady Raiders will host CSAT on Friday in the third annual Sportsmanship Showcase. JV starts at 5:00 with Varsity to follow. The team is now 0-1 in the Niagara Orleans League and 2-3 overall.
Roy-Hart Upends Lady Raiders In Christmas Tournament Championship
December 29, 2011
MIDDLEPORT -- On Thursday night the Varsity Girls Basketball team struggled at the beginning of the third quarter and never recovered in the finals of the Roy-Hart Christmas Tournament. Down 20-16 at the half, Barker was outscored 17-10 in the next quarter as Roy-Hart increased the gap significantly. Olivia Denny and Mikayla Jackson both finished the game with 10 points. Denny, who led the team in rebounds with nine and steals with three was presented with the Hustle Award while Jackson was voted to the All Tournament Team. Julia Atwater added six boards in the game.
The team will play it's first regular season game on Tuesday at Wilson at 6:30. Barker is now 2-2 overall.
Jackson Helps To Lead The Way To Finals
December 28, 2011
BARKER -- Over winter break the Lady Raiders defeated Western New York Maritime Charter 35-25 in the semi finals of the Roy-Hart Christmas Tournament. Mikayla Jackson led the team with a game high nine points while Julia Atwater and Olivia Denny both netted eight. Atwater had a team high nine rebounds and Jackson picked up seven. Denny led the team in steals with four while Marissa Estep had five blocked shots.
Barker, now 2-1 overall, will play Roy-Hart on Thursday in the finals at 7:00 PM.
Tonawanda Dethrones Defending Tournament Champs
December 10, 2011
BARKER -- The Varsity Girls Basketball team lost to Tonawanda on Saturday night in the finals of the Lady Raiders Shootout. In the three previous years of the tournament Tonwanda had won two titles with Barker picking up it's first championship last year. Tonwanda outscored Barker 13-2 in the second quarter to pull ahead and never look back. Mikayla Jackson scored a game high nine points. Olivia Denny was selected for the Tournament Hustle Award while Eliza Dewart was a member of the All Tournament Team.
The team is now 1-1 overall and will have an 18 day break from games as they don't play again until the Roy-Hart Christmas Tournament on December 28 at 5:30 PM against WNY Maritime Charter.
Lady Raiders Provide Pressure In Second Half
December 8, 2011
BARKER -- Thursday night the Varsity Girls Basketball team opened its season with a 46-29 victory over Lyndonville in the semi finals of the Lady Raiders Shootout. The defending tournament champions will now face Tonawanda on Saturday night at 7:00 in the finals. Eliza Dewart had a game high 13 points with five steals while Olivia Denny added 11 points. Marissa Estep chipped in with seven points and five steals. Daniela Senior led Barker on the boards with seven rebounds. Makenzi Strickland had six points and Heather Mason finished with five. Momentum swung in favor of the Lady Raiders when the team used it's quickness and defensive pressure in the third quarter to turn a one point halftime deficit into a nine point advantage.