Ewing falls to Spring-Ford (PA)- MLK Spotlight GOAT Challenge- Girls basketball recap

Spring-Ford (PA) jumped out to a commanding first-quarter lead and never looked back, defeating Ewing 62-30 in the Bethlehem Catholic HS MLK Spotlight GOAT Challenge in Bethlehem, PA. Spring-Ford set the tone early with a dominant 24-6 first quarter, establishing a lead that Ewing could not overcome. Spring-Ford continued to build its advantage throughout the game, outscoring the Blue Devils (8-6) in every quarter. Ariana Wadley contributed eight points, four rebounds, and two assists, while Taylor Williams added eight points and a team-high eight rebounds for Ewing. Lillie Alston rounded out the trio with eight points and led the defensive effort with four steals and a block. Ewing’s defense did generate 11 steals as a team, with Alston accounting for more than a third of that total. Analis Maldonado provided a defensive presence in the paint with a team-high three blocks. Despite their efforts at the free-throw line, where the Blue Devils went 11-for-20, Ewing couldn’t overcome its shooting struggles from the field, making just eight two-pointers and one three-pointer for the game.