Sports Stories - Varsity Girls Basketball 2013-2014
Atwater & Denny Get One Last Game Together
March 7, 2014
ALBION -- Olivia Denny was the N-O All-Star's floor general and she also scored 2 points while Julia Atwater had 5 points on the night as the two seniors finished their high school basketball careers as members of the Niagara-Orleans League All Stars in the Exceptional Senior Game against the Genesee Region All Star team. The home town team lost by a 59-47 score as the girls made all the Barker faithful in attendance very proud.
Mason Selected For N-O League Second Team
March 3, 2013
MIDDLEPORT -- Niagara-Orleans League Girls Basketball coaches selected members for All League recently and the results include three members from the Barker Lady Raiders:
Caitlyn Mason - 2nd team
Julia Atwater - Honorable Mention
Olivia Denny - Honorable Mention
The entire Varsity Girls Basketball team was also selected by the coaches to receive the Sportsmanship Award and Olivia Denny was recognized as the team representative for the award.
Atwater & Denny To Play For Niagara-Orleans League All Stars
February 28, 2014
BARKER -- Julia Atwater and Olivia Denny have been selected to represent Barker and the Niagara-Orleans League in the 2014 Exceptional Senior game vs. the Genesee Region team on Friday, March 7 at 5:00 pm at Albion High School. Congratulations to both on a well deserved honor. This is the last time that they will be in a Barker Basketball uniform as they end their careers as members of the all star team.
Season Ends When Rally Falls Short
February 20, 2014
SILVER CREEK -- Caitlyn Mason netted 17 and Julia Atwater 14 for the Lady Raiders in the Section VI Class C1 Quarter Finals in Silver Creek on Thursday night, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Black Knights as Barker's season ended with a hard fought 47-42 loss. Down 12 entering the final quarter, Barker erupted for a 19 point fourth quarter which almost equaled the 23 points they had scored in the first three.
Mason, along with Olivia Denny, Melissa Grosshans and Maicie Baker played exceptionally well defensively for the Lady Raiders. Grosshans scored 5, Denny 4 and Morgan Brown 2 to round out the offense for Barker.
The team closes out the 2013-14 season with an overall record of 8-10.
Purple Eagles Soar In Second Half Over Lady Raiders
February 13, 2014
BARKER -- After a leads of 12-6 after one quarter, 18-10 at halftime and a 30-28 edge over Albion at the end of three quarters on Thursday night the Varsity Girls Basketball team was outscored 12-2 in the final stanza as Albion rallied for the victory. Barker was unable to get anything going offensively in the fourth and Albion went to the free throw line 18 times in the second half which aided them in getting get back into the game. Caitlyn Mason led the team with 12 points while Julia Atwater netted 8.
Mason along with Melissa Grosshans and Olivia Denny all played spectacular defense throughout the game as they were able to keep the quick and talented Albion guards at bay for most of the game. Atwater and Grosshans both pulled down 5 rebounds. Mason and Denny had 6 and 5 steals respectively.
The evening featured pre-game festivities to recognize senior Atwater, Denny and Brooke Bodine. Bodine scored on a nice cut and layup early in the first quarter.
Barker finishes the regular season at 6-8 in the league and 8-9 overall. The team will travel to Silver Creek on Thursday, February 20 for a 7:00 pm tip off against the Black Knights in the Section VI Class C1 Quarter Finals.
Grosshans On Fire Against Roy-Hart
February 11, 2014
BARKER -- Led by 17 points from Melissa Grosshans, the Varsity Girls Basketball team notched a 42-34 victory over visiting Roy-Hart on Tuesday night. Tied at 27 entering the final quarter, the Lady Raiders outscored the Rams 15-7 to make it back to back wins this week and sweep the season series. Julia Atwater scored 7 and grabbed 7 rebounds. Atwater had a huge basketball on a baseline out of bounds play with .9 left on the clock to end the second quarter to send the team into the locker room at the half on an emotional high.
Caitlyn Mason was a thief on defense with 9 steals. Mason along with Gabby Clare added 4 points. Olivia Denny had a great defensive game and contributed 5 points to the cause.
Maicie Baker had an impressive game at both ends of the floor as she blocked 3 shots and was involved in several tie ups. She also came up with 4 steals. She was the recipient of a great ball reversal play by the guards and a low to high pass from Clare when Barker put together a great 4th quarter scoring stretch.
Kelsi Flegal had a key weak side rebound and layup in the fourth quarter during that same run as Barker put distance between themselves and the Rams. Alex VeRost was solid on defense and Brooke Bodine contributed some quality minutes in the victory.
The team is now 6-7 in league play and improved to 8-8 overall. Barker will host Albion on Thursday in the final regular season game. Thursday will be Senior Night to recognize Julia Atwater, Brooke Bodine and Olivia Denny in a pre-game ceremony. JV tips off at 4:30 followed by the Senior Night recognition and then the Varsity game.
Mason Nets Game High 15 In Victory At Medina
February 10, 2014
MEDINA -- The Varsity Girls Basketball team improved to 5-7 in Niagara-Orleans League play and 7-8 overall with a 38-23 victory at Medina on Monday night. In another make-up game due to weather, Barker started slow, but picked things up in the second quarter. Trailing 6-5 after one quarter Barker outscored the Mustangs 15-6 in the second to take a 20-12 half time lead and never looked back. Caitlyn Mason scored a game high 15 while Julia Atwater and Olivia Denny both had 9. Melissa Grosshans chipped in with 5. Mason hit two threes, while Grosshans had one.
Defensively, the team had a productive night by forcing Medina into turnovers with their full court pressure. Alex VeRost and Kelsi Flegal did a good job defending their players in both the full and half court. Gabby Clare led the team in rebounds with 5.
The team returns to action on Tuesday night when they host Roy-Hart at 6:00 pm.
Varsity Girls Basketball Team Falls Short At CSAT
January 31, 2014
BUFFALO -- CSAT used a 21 point fourth quarter to defeat the Lady Raiders Varsity Basketball team, 59-48, on Friday night. Olivia Denny and Julia Atwater both netted 10 points for Barker, while Melissa Grosshans chipped in with 9 and Caitlyn Mason added 8. Mason led the team with 5 steals.
Barker will take it's 6-8 overall and 4-7 league records on the road to Medina on Wednesday for a 6:30 pm tip-off.
Lady Raiders Improve Against Defending League Champion
January 29, 2014
BARKER -- Caitlyn Mason led the Lady Raiders in scoring with 6 points as Barker fell to defending league champion, Wilson, 39-15. Although the score would show a lopsided Lakewomen victory, Barker's Varsity team played much better than it did in the earlier meeting between the two Niagara-Orleans League teams. Olivia Denny added 4 points. Mason grabbed 3 steals.
The loss drops the team to 6-7 overall and 4-6 in the league.
Clare Scores 8 At Akron
January 24, 2014
AKRON -- After a zero point second quarter, Barker played a solid third quarter, but came up short in Akron, losing to the Tigers, 36-21. Gabby Clare had a productive night on offense as she led the team with 8 points. Julia Atwater pulled down 7 rebounds while Clare had 6 and Caitlyn Mason grabbed 5.
Barker slips to .500 overall with a 6-6 record and is now 4-5 in the Niagara-Orleans League.
Mason's 14 Against CSAT Not Enough For Lady Raiders
January 23, 2014
BARKER -- The Lady Raiders Rallied to outscore CSAT 17-10 in the fourth quarter during the Sportsmanship Showcase, but were still 5 points shy of tying things up. Caitlyn Mason scored a team high 14 points while Olivia Denny had 8 and Julia Atwater netted 7. Mason also led the team in rebounds with 6.
The team is now 4-4 in league play and drops to 6-5 overall.
Double Digits By Atwater And Denny
January 21, 2014
NEWFANE -- Julia Atwater scored 13 while Olivia Denny netted 11 points at Newfane on Tuesday, but it wasn't enough for the Lady Raiders to overcome a 23-10 first quarter deficit as the team lost a 56-38 game to the Lady Panthers. Barker made a big run in the third quarter to get to within 11 points, but then Newfane settled in and controlled the game the rest of the way. Barker's defense in the third quarter led to several scoreless possessions by Newfane and although Barker was able to transition better in the second half they did not convert on several chances to cut the lead even more.
Atwater grabbed 7 rebounds and Caitlyn Mason finished the game with 5 boards and 4 steals. The team, now 4-3 in the league and 6-4 overall, will host CSAT for the Sportsmanship Showcase on Thursday. The JV game is at 4:30 with Varsity to follow.
Varsity Girls Basketball Falls To Albion
January 17, 2014
ALBION -- After a great first quarter and taking a one point lead into the second half, the Varsity Girls Basketball team was unable to hold off the Purple Eagles and fell to Albion by a 53-29 count. Julia Atwater had a team high 12 points while Caityn Mason chipped in with 10.
The loss drops the team to 4-2 in the Niagara-Orleans League and 6-3 overall. Barker will travel to Newfane on Tuesday for a 6:30 tip off.
Lady Raiders Rally From Rough Start
January 14, 2014
MIDDLEPORT -- The Varsity Girls Basketball team picked up an impressive 47-37 come from behind win at Roy-Hart on Tuesday night. Caitlyn Mason netted a game high 16 points while Julia Atwater and Olivia Denny had 11 and 6 respectively.
The defense of the Lady Raiders and their improved second half shooting was the difference in the game. Morgan Brown, Maicie Baker and Kelsi Flegal all played very well as the team improved to 4-1 in the league and 6-2 overall. Barker will travel to Albion for a JV start time of 5:30 with Varsity to follow on Friday.
Brown Has Solid Game For Varsity Girls Basketball Team
January 13, 2014
WILSON -- Monday night the Varsity Girls Basketball team suffered it's first league loss of the season to the Wilson Lakewomen, 55-17. Morgan Brown played a solid game for the Lady Raiders who fall to 3-1 in league play and are now 5-2 overall. Olivia Denny, Caitlyn Mason and Julia Atwater all scored 4 points for Barker.
The team is back in action on Tuesday at Roy-Hart for a 6:00 tip off.
Clare Is A Force For Lady Raiders
January 10, 2014
BARKER -- On Friday, the Varsity Girls Basketball team improved to 3-0 in the league and 5-1 overall with a 37-24 victory over visiting Medina. Caitlyn Mason had a double-double including a game high 10 points to go with 11 rebounds and 5 steals. Gabby Clare scored 7 points, had 7 rebounds and was a force on the offensive glass as well as on defense. Melissa Grosshans and Julia Atwater both chipped in with 5 points. Morgan Brown grabbed 8 rebounds while Atwater had 7. Olivia Denny had 6 steals.
The team will travel to Wilson on Monday for a 6:30 game with the unbeaten Lakewomen.
Varsity Girls Basketball Ends 2013 On A High Note
December 28, 2013
BARKER -- Julia Atwater's 19 points and 9 rebounds paced the Lady Raiders on Saturday, in the final game of the 2013 calendar year, as Barker defeated Lyndonville 40-17. Atwater played impressive defense too for the Lady Raiders who moved to 4-1 overall. Melissa Grosshans added 6 points while Gabby Clare, Morgan Brown and Caitlyn Mason all chipped in with 4 points. Olivia Denny was involved offensively by dishing out 7 assists while Mason had 8 steals. Alex VeRost drew a charge at the defensive end while playing great help side defense.
The next game is slated for Friday, January 3, on the road, against N-O League powerhouse Wilson at 5:00.
Barker Tames Tigers In Raider Dome
December 20, 2013
BARKER -- On Friday night the Varsity Girls Basketball team moved to 2-0 in league play and 3-1 overall with a 36-30 victory over the visiting Tigers from Akron. Trailing 10-9 at the half, Barker put together a 27 point half to edge their N-O League opponent. Julia Atwater netted 17 points and pulled down 9 rebounds for Barker in the win. Caitlyn Mason added 7 points and 4 assists for the Lady Raiders. Barker was able to move the ball well as they had prepared well prior to the game.
The team will host Lyndonville in a non-league match-up on Saturday, December 28 at 11:30 am.
Lady Raiders Drop Game At Tonawanda
December 18, 2013
TONAWANDA -- The Varsity Girls Basketball team dropped a 56-36 non-league decision at Tonawanda on Wednesday night. Caitlyn Mason led the team with 11 points and 8 rebounds. Olivia Denny and Maicie Baker both grabbed 6 boards. Julia Atwater scored 9 points while Olivia Denny added 6 points.
Barker will host Akron at 6:30 on Friday night as they get back to league play.
Mason Impresses In Win Over Newfane
December 13, 2013
BARKER -- The Varsity Girls Basketball team picked up a big win on Friday night as they defeated Newfane 40-37. Caitlyn Mason led Barker with 13 points. Mason also pulled down 9 rebounds and had 6 steals. Olivia Denny netted 11 points for the Lady Raiders and Julia Atwater grabbed 14 rebounds.
Barker will travel to Tonawanda on Wednesday for the next game.
Varsity Girls Basketball Team Wins Game At Free Throw Line In Fourth Quarter
December 2, 2013
BARKER -- The Varsity Girls Basketball team notched a 27-21 victory over Kendall in their season opener on Monday night. Caitlyn Mason and Olivia Denny paced the Lady Raiders with 8 points each. Barker overcame a scoreless third quarter with a 14 point 4th quarter which included 10 of 18 from the charity stripe. Kelsi Flegal had a solid defensive game. Morgan Brown and Julia Atwater both rebounded well for Barker.
The team will host Newfane on Friday, December 13.