MPC Swish Report / Submitted Travel Scores

The MPC Swish qualified for the final four of the MA 8th grade state tournament after going 4-0 this past weekend.

Pool Play - Game 1
MPC Swish 57
Bay State Jaguars 44

These two heavyweights were forced to square off in game one due to MPC Swish changing programs and landing the 15 seed. The Jags pounced on the Swish early 7-1, but the Swish ended the first half on a 34-9 run to take a 19-point lead into halftime.

A quick start in the second half by the Jaguars, led by Lexi Greffen and Janai Crooms, made things interesting, but the lead was a little too large for the Jags to overcome.

Point guard Ashley Sampson led the scoring charge with 15 points. Kiera Fernandes had 12 points off the bench to go along with six rebounds. Anna Shaughnessy and Nicole Gallagher chipped in with eight points apiece.

Pool Play - Game 2
MPC Swish 60
Cape Cod Waves 27

In a match-up of opening game winners, MPC Swish jumped out to a 26-0 lead and never looked back. Anna Shaughnessy and Kaylin Reen led a balanced scoring attack with 11 and 10 points, respectively.

Sweet 16
MPC Swish 62
Sting Elite 21

In the round of 16, the Swish came out focused and determined to advance. In a game in which every player scored, Nicole Gallagher set the pace with 11 points. Ashley Sampson and Anna Shaughnessy added 10 points apiece.

Elite 8
MPC Swish 52
RI Breakers 31

The MPC Swish jumped out to an 8-0 lead quickly and extended it to 33-13 at halftime and never looked back. Nicole Gallagher was relentless offensively and led the squad with 16 points. Kaitlyn Guenet had a solid game with 10 points and six rebounds.

The Swish qualified for the final four and will take on Bay State Magic (Larnard) on Friday, May 16th at M-Plex at 6:00.

7th Grade Girls
Pool Play - Game 1
New England Crusaders 54
Springfield Lady Ballers 36

Pool Play - Game 2
New England Crusaders 25
Mass Attack 10

Sweet 16
New England Crusaders 44
Team BSB 21

Elite 8
New England Crusaders 45
Boston Showstoppers 37

New England Crusaders advance to the final four and will play Mass Ducks.