2/4/2022 Ocean City Today

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Ocean City Today Feb. 4, 2022

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LISA CAPITELLI/OCEAN CITY TODAY

(Left) Worcester Prep Coach Mike Kelley goes over a few things before the girls head back onto the court for the fourth quarter of Wednesday’s game against Gunston in Berlin. (Right) Senior captain Lily Baeurle makes a layup. She scored 13 points in Worcester’s 37-32 win.

Boys settle down, start hitting shots and win, 60-32 By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Feb. 4, 2022) It had been three weeks since the Worcester Prep boys’ basketball team’s last competition, when the Mallards stepped on the court on Wednesday to battle the Gunston School Herons. The last time the boys played a game was on Jan. 12. The school then had a week of semester exams, followed by a week off for winter Pat Moylan break. School was closed because of snow on Monday, so the Mallards got in only one practice before their match with Gunston in Centreville. Worcester held an 11-9 advantage at the end of the first quarter. “We missed shots early – we missed our first four layups – but then we finally settled down and we started making our shots,” said Prep Coach Pat Moylan. “They were ready to play. We had good energy the whole game. Everyone got to play and

Lady Mallards take down Herons By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Feb. 4, 2022) The Worcester Prep girls’ basketball team returned to the court on Wednesday after a long break, and came away with a 37-32 victory over the Gunston School Herons in Berlin. The last time the girls played a game was on Jan. 12. The school then had a week of semester exams before it was closed last week for winter break. The Lady Mallards had one practice Tuesday before Wednesday’s match. “It was a long break. This is really our second day back after almost three weeks off,” Prep Coach Mike Kelley said after the game. “We were expecting some rust but I told them

our defense is going to be what carries us, and it did. “The defense definitely kept us in the game. Our defense made it difficult for the other team and it slowed them down enough that they weren’t able to mount any type of comeback,” he continued. “We actually shot a little better than I thought we would, which was nice.” Worcester led 6-4 at the end of the first quarter. At halftime, the Berlin squad was ahead, 15-11. After three quarters, the Prep team held a 24-17 advantage. Senior captain Lily Baeurle led the team with 13 points. Senior captain Myranda Beebe chipped in with seven points, and senior captain Morgan White and senior Natalie Brush-

miller scored five each. “Our passing was pretty crisp,” Kelley said. “Our girls were protecting the ball fairly well and making good passes, which compared to the beginning of the season our passes were terrible, so I feel like we’re making much better decisions with the ball and that’s a very positive thing at this point running up to the playoffs.” Worcester will host the Salisbury School Dragons today, Friday, at 4:30 p.m. in Berlin. The team’s seniors will be recognized that evening. When the two teams met on Jan. 12 in Salisbury, Worcester came on strong in the second half to win, 45-27. The Mallards will have three games on the road next week before the playoffs start the following week.

everyone contributed.” The Prep squad pulled ahead in the second quarter, and at halftime led 25-16. After three quarters, Worcester was on top, 44-20. The Mallards won, 60-32. Junior Harrison Humes led Worcester with 17 points. Junior Jack Gardner scored 11 and junior captain Griffin Jones chipped in with 10 points.

“Defense was excellent. They created a lot of turnovers,” Moylan said. “We started converting the steals and making our shots in the second half.” Worcester will host the Salisbury School Dragons today, Friday, at 6 p.m. The team’s five seniors will be recognized. The Mallards are looking forward to the rematch after their 6562 loss to Salisbury on Jan. 12.

The Berlin squad will have two games on the road next week before the playoffs begin the following week. “We need to keep playing hard, play good defense and keep executing,” Moylan said. “We need to continue to make good shots and not rush and not panic. We need to convert fast-break opportunities. If we do all that I think we can beat anyone in the conference.”


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