Sports Stories - Varsity Girls Basketball 2014-2015
Mason & Grosshans Earn All League Recognition
March 11, 2015
BARKER -- Caitlyn Mason was selected to the Niagara-Orleans League 2nd Team for Girls Basketball at a recent coaches meeting. Melissa Grosshans also received recognition as Honorable Mention.
Grosshans and Maicie Baker were selected to participate in the Exceptional Senior Game on Friday, March 13 at Medina High School at 5:30. Congratulations to these players and to the entire team on a great season which included the Section VI Class C Quarter Finals victory over Tapestry in Sectionals.
Season Ends At Hands Of Defending State Champion
March 4, 2015
JAMESTOWN -- The season for the Lady Raiders Varsity Basketball team ended on Wednesday night at Jamestown Community College as Barker was defeated by the defending New York State Champion Chautauqua Lake Thunder Hawks by a score of 51-16. The #1 seeded Thunder Hawks used their size, speed and half court trap to keep Barker from getting any rhythm in the game. Caitlyn Mason led the team in scoring with 6 points while Melissa Grosshans chipped in with 5.
Barker finished the season with a 10-10 overall record.
Lady Raiders Headed To Semi Finals In Jamestown
February 27, 2015
BARKER -- Thursday night the Varsity Girls Basketball team notched an impressive 46-40 victory in the Class C1 Quarter Finals at Tapestry Charter School. Melissa Grosshans netted a game high 19 while Caitlyn Mason poured in 18. The two guards were relentless with their defensive pressure that keyed a huge third quarter comeback against the Thunder Hawks. Maicie Baker was an inside presence at the defensive end with 5 blocks and drew a charge. Kelsi Flegal and Lindsey Williams did a great job playing help side defense for the Lady Raiders.
Barker is now 10-9 and will The team will travel to Jamestown Community College on Wednesday for a 6:45 game in the Semi Finals against the Chautauqua Lake Thunderbirds. A spectator bus is being organized for students in grades 9-12 who are looking to make the trip to the southern tier for the game. Barker is now 10-9 overall.
Balanced Scoring For Lady Raiders In Regular Season Finale
February 19, 2015
MIDDLEPORT -- On Thursday at Roy-Hart, Melissa Grosshans netted 9 points while Kelsi Flegal and Caitlyn Mason both added 8. Lindsey Williams and Maicie Baker both chipped in with 6. Courtney Bodine added 2 as the Lady Raiders picked up a 39-26 victory against the Rams.
Barker finished the season at 5-9 in Niagara-Orleans League and 9-9 overall as they head into sectionals next week. The team will travel to Tapestry Charter School in Buffalo for a Section VI Class C1 Quarter Final game on Thursday, February 26 at 7:00 pm.
Flegal Nets 8 In Loss
February 17, 2015
NEWFANE -- On Tuesday night at Newfane the Lady Raiders dropped their second consecutive 40-32 decision against one of the league's top teams as the Lady Panthers celebrated a successful senior night that saw Kelsi Flegal and Melissa Grosshans both score 8 for Barker. Caitlyn Mason and Maicie Baker each had 6 while Lindsey Williams chipped in with 4.
The team is now 4-9 in league play and 8-9 overall and will travel to Roy-Hart on Thursday for a 4:30 JV tip.
Mason Stays Hot With 19 Against League's Best
February 14, 2015
BARKER -- Playing their senior night game a day late and in the afternoon due to a school cancellation the day before, Maicie Baker, Melissa Grosshans and Kelsi Flegal along with their teammates put up a great fight against N-O League leading and undefeated Wilson before falling to the Lakewomen 40-32. Morgan Brown was not in the line-up due to an injury, but she along with the other three senior members of the team will remember the best game for Barker against Wilson in recent years.
Caitlyn Mason drained a game high 19 in the loss. Lindsey Williams added 5 while Flegal and Grosshans both scored 4.
Barker is now 4-8 in the league and 8-8 overall.
Baker Key To Offense Against Akron
February 12, 2015
BARKER -- On Thursday night against Akron, Maicie Baker was a huge factor offensively with her 6 point contribution and screens set for the guards. Barker notched an impressive 42-22 win as Caitlyn Mason dropped in a game high 18. Melissa Grosshans added 6 of her own while Becky Stoloski, Lindsey Williams, and Kelsi Flegal all scored 4.
Barker improved to 4-7 in the Niagara-Orleans League and 8-7 overall. The team will host Wilson on Friday. The JV game begins at 4:30. Prior to the Varsity game, senior recognition will take place to honor the 4 Barker seniors: Baker, Morgan Brown, Flegal, and Grosshans.
Mason Scores 10 In Defeat
February 10, 2015
BARKER -- Caitlyn Mason scored 10 points in a 37-22 defeat at the hands of Albion on Tuesday. Maicie Baker grabbed 9 rebounds for the Lady Raiders. Melissa Grosshans added 5 and Lindsey Williams 4.
The loss drops Barker to 3-7 in the league and 7-7 overall. Barker will host Akron on Thursday. JV tip off will be at 4:30.
Baker Pulls Down 10 Boards Against CSAT
February 6, 2015
BARKER -- Maicie Baker ripped away 10 rebounds on Friday night for the Varsity Girls Basketball team. CSAT took home a 47-33 win in a game that saw Caitlyn Mason net 14 for Barker. Melissa Grosshans chipped in with 6 while Morgan Brown and Kelsi Flegal both added 4.
The team is now 3-6 in the league and 7-6 overall. Barker is back in action on Tuesday against Albion. JV start time is 4:30 with Varsity to follow.
Varsity Girls Basketball Team Picks Up First League Road Victory
February 3, 2015
MEDINA -- Tuesday night the Varsity Girls Basketball team picked up it's third league win with a 43-29 decision over host Medina. Melissa Grosshans netted a game high 14 while Caitlyn Mason chipped in with 11 and Maicie Baker poured in 9. Kelsi Flegal scored 5 and Courtney Bodine and Becky Stoloski both added 2.
Morgan Brown played solid defense in the paint for the Lady Raiders. Gabby Wasnock also contributed defensively during a few late possessions. Barker is now 7-5 overall and 3-5 in Niagara-Orleans League play.
The team will host CSAT on Friday for a 6:00 game.
Lady Raiders Give Great Effort
January 29, 2015
BUFFALO -- Thursday night the Varsity Girls Basketball team dropped a hard fought 50-38 decision to CSAT as Melissa Grosshans and Caitlyn Mason scored 17 and 13 respectively. Also for the Lady Raiders, Courtney Bodine set solid screens while Lindsey Williams contributed 4 points and some good defensive play. The game known as the Sportmanship Showcase, featured plenty of sportsmanlike play as members of each team extended a hand to help each other up throughout the game and a mutual respect for each other was evident.
The team is now 2-5 in the league and 6-5 overall. Barker will travel to Medina on Tuesday for a 6:30 game.
Grosshans Lights It Up
January 23, 2015
BARKER -- On Friday night the Varsity Girls Basketball team picked up a 48-32 victory over Roy-Hart to improve to 2-4 in the league and 6-4 overall. Melissa Grosshans netted a game high 20 points with 5 three pointers. Caitlyn Mason also hit for double figures with 11 while Lindsey Williams scored 8. Maicie Baker had a team high 7 rebounds.
The entire team contributed in the victory as Barker ended a 3 game losing streak to keep its overall record above .500. The girls will play on Thursday at CSAT. JV start time is 4:30 with Varsity to follow.
Third Quarter Struggles Return For Lady Raiders
January 20, 2015
BARKER -- Melissa Grosshans drained 9 points while Maicie Baker added 5 for the Lady Raiders on Tuesday night. Barker held a 10-7 advantage after one quarter and trailed by just 4 at the half against Newfane, but was unable to claw back and dropped a 45-26 decision to the league leading Panthers.
The girls will attempt to get back on the winning side of things on Friday when they host Roy-Hart. JV start time is 4:30 with Varsity to follow.
Lady Raiders In Middle Of Tough Stretch In Schedule
January 16, 2015
WILSON -- Defending league champion Wilson was on its game Friday night and chalked up a 56-24 victory over the Lady Raiders Varsity Basketball team. Melissa Grosshans scored 10 while Caitlyn Mason chipped in with 7. The unbeaten Lakewomen used quarters of 11, 9, 17 and 19 to pull away further each stanza.
Barker will host Newfane on Tuesday in a 6:30 contest.
Rough Third Quarter Decides Fate Of Lady Raiders
January 13, 2015
ALBION -- The Varsity Girls Basketball team kept things close for the first half at Albion on Tuesday, but a rough third quarter was too much to recover from as they lost 45-23 to the Purple Eagles. Down 13-9 after one and 17-12 at the half Barker hung with the one loss Albion girls for 16 minutes. An 18-2 outburst in the third, by Albion proved to be the big difference. Barker was outscored 10-9 in the fourth. Caitlyn Mason led the way for the Lady Raiders with 12 points. Melissa Grosshans did a great job on Albion's guards holding one of their top scorers to just 5 points.
The team is now 1-2 in the league and 5-2 overall. Barker returns to action on Friday at Wilson. The JV game will start at 5:00 with the Varsity game to follow.
Brown Has Standout Game Against Medina
January 6, 2015
BARKER -- Tuesday night the Varsity Girls Basketball team evened its league record at 1-1 with a tightly contested 31-28 victory. Morgan Brown had a very strong game at both ends of the floor for the Lady Raiders, now 5-1 overall. Brown scored 6 points and added 4 steals and 4 rebounds while Melissa Grosshans had a team high 9 points to go with solid defense. Caitlyn Mason netted 7 and was in on 3 steals and picked up 4 rebounds.
Courtney Bodine played well in the post and set solid screens while Lindsey Williams and Becky Stoloski also contributed to the victory. Williams was 3 of 4 from the line while Stoloski provided aggressive play during her minutes played. Kelsi Flegal played a good defensive game and ran the court very well to provide opportunities in the transition game. Maicie Baker had quality screens and cuts to the basket and grabbed 6 boards.
Barker will travel to CSAT on Friday for 4:30 JV game with Varsity to follow.
Plenty Of Defense For Lady Raiders
December 19, 2014
AKRON -- Melissa Grosshans and Caitlyn Mason scored 11 and 10 points respectively for the Varsity Girls Basketball team on Friday night at Akron. Barker lost the Niagara-Orleans League opener 27-25 in a game which featured some impressive defense and struggles on offense. Maicie Baker and Morgan Brown both added 2 points to round out the scoring for the Lady Raiders.
The girls will head into the winter break 0-1 in league play and 4-1 overall. The next game is at home on Tuesday, January 6 against Medina. JV start time is 4:30 with Varsity to follow.
Flegal Provides Offensive Spark
December 11, 2014
BARKER -- Playing at home for the first time this season, the Lady Raiders Varsity Basketball team rallied from a 23-22 halftime deficit to grab a 41-34 victory over Tonawanda on Thursday night. Caitlyn Mason led Barker with 13 while Kelsi Flegal scored 6 of her 11 points during a 14-3 outburst in the third quarter to provide an offensive spark that helped propel the Lady Raiders to a 4-0 overall record. Melissa Grosshans contributed 7 points to the cause.
Once again the Barker defense was impressive as they shook off a 14 point first quarter by the Warriors and held Tonawanda's leading scorer to 9 points. She had averaged 17.3 points per game in her previous 3 contests. Flegal and Grosshans were big parts of that defense. Morgan Brown and Maicie Baker both chipped in with 4 points and were solid at the defensive end for Barker.
The team will travel to Akron on Friday, December 19 for the Niagara-Orleans League opener. JV start time is 5:00 pm with Varsity to follow.
Brown & Grosshans Hit For 10
December 9, 2014
LYNDONVILLE -- The Varsity Girls Basketball team notched a 35-22 victory over Lyndonville on Tuesday night. Morgan Brown and Melissa Grosshans both canned 10 points while Lindsey Williams and Caitlyn Mason scored 7 and 6 respectively. Maicie Baker grabbed 9 rebounds for the Lady Raiders, now 3-0. Great team defense was again the key for the girls.
The team will host Tonawanda on Thursday. JV start time is 5:00 with Varsity to follow.
Lady Raiders Victorious In Kendall Tournament Championship
December 6, 2014
KENDALL -- The Varsity Girls Basketball team picked up a second win at the Kendall Against Cancer Tournament to take the championship game 30-22 on Saturday. Melissa Grosshans led the team with 8 points which included 2 from behind the arc. Maicie Baker and Morgan Brown both added 7. Kelsi Flegal played solid defense again for the Lady Raiders and Caitlyn Mason contributed at both ends of the floor.
Mason received Tournament MVP honors and Grosshans was a member of the All Tournament Team. Barker will be back in action on Tuesday as they travel to Lyndonville for a 7:00 game.
Brown Nets 14 In Semi Final Victory
December 4, 2014
KENDALL -- On Thursday night the Varsity Girls Basketball team defeated the Rochester School of the Arts 39-30 in the semi finals of the Kendall Tournament. In the season opener for the Lady Raiders, Morgan Brown netted a game high 14 points while Melissa Grosshans added 9 and Caitlyn Mason chipped in with 7.
The team's defense in the fourth quarter was a difference maker as Barker outscored SOTA 13-6 by applying an impressive pressure defense. Kelsi Flegal was instrumental down the stretch with her great defensive play.
The team will play on Saturday at 5:00 in the finals against Kendall. The Barker JV Girls will play today against SOTA at 5:30 in the semi finals of the JV tournament.