Winston Churchill Girls Varsity Basketball 2023-24


Fri, Mar 1, 2024, 6pm

Churchill Bulldogs @ BCC Barons

Regional Semifinal

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Roster

Coaches

Opponents

Sherwood Warriors

Coach: Tammara Ross

No roster published

Blair Blazers (1-2)

Coach: Jada Launi

1Siri JohnsonJr
2Natalie BergfalkJr
3Naima PickettSo
10Marieme SambeJr
11Lauren MaynJr
13Nigsti AmeromJr
14Elena FernandezSr
15Ainslie Curran Ng’asiJr
20Norah IvcevichFr
21Aley MartinsJr
23Kiya BogganFr
24Emma AcquoiJr
44Aziah ThompsonSr
45Marisol BolenJr
Whitman Vikings (5-0)

Coach: Pete Kenah

1Meera KrishnanJr
2Eva LeonhardtSo
3Kathryn MarquardtSo
4Sofia CruzSr
5Sabina Chatterji-LenSr
11Faith Gardner-JohnstonJr
12Sophie CastleberryJr
13Eleonora SmithSr
14Caroline ReichertSr
15Olivia HanselJr
21Andrea Ellers-RuizSr
24Kaylah TchoufaSo
32Caroline CookSr
Source: https://whitmanathletics.net/teams/3742855/girls/basketball/varsity/roster
BCC Barons (19-1)

Region #1 Seed, County Champions
Varsity Head Coach: Ryan Ingalls
Varsity Assistant Coach: Mara Fitzgerald

1Brooke DoukourisGFr
2Chelsey BarrGFr
3McKenna HarperGJr
4Sasha BarrGJr
5Anna TercyakGSr
10Brielle AndersonGJr
11Elisha RobinsonGJr
12Alex WedemeyerG / FSr
14Martina CasamajoFSr
15Ashley AgardFSo
20Jaylin HarriedG / FJr
21Frances DoyleG / FJr
22Riley PetersenFSr
23Lucía HorganGS
Source: https://baronathletics.net/teams/3742079/girls/basketball/varsity/roster
NorthWest Jaguars

Coach: Brittany Beckwith

1Teyanah DavisJr
2Adelaide ColleranSo
3Erin DelandJr
4Chioma OfulueSo
5Natalie ClarkSr
10Chelsea GalleySo
11Breanna HarvinJr
12Taylor DuhonFr
21Ali PorterFr
23Myah JackmanSo
24Sadiatu DraytonSo
Source: https://northwestathletics.org/teams/3742524/girls/basketball/varsity/roster
Gaithers­burg Trojans (5-5)

Coach: Aaron Carter

No roster published

Damascus Hornets (12-1)

Coach: Ryan Hudy

1CC CandaGSo
3Juliet VenturaGJr
4Carrie GottesmanGSr
12Whitney DelaneyFFr
15Janelle LeeFSr
21Ava RendlemanFSr
22Madison SlaytonFJr
23Madison FrimpongFFr
24Lauren IbacacheGJr
33Trinity BuddCJr
34Megan AntonishekCJr
Source: https://dhsswarminhornets.com/teams/3773338/girls/basketball/varsity/roster
Wootton Patriots (7-8)

Coach: Maggie Dyer

2Emory ScofieldGSo
3Andrea SantosGSr
5Megan LomatonGSo
10Erin McGinnessGSr
11Maya BellamyFSo
15Avni KoenigGSo
21Maya GopsteinFFr
23Taylor RobinsonGFr
24Caroline StaskoFSr
33Naima Cho-KhaliqFJr
34Maddy MatthewGJr
42Malia BellamyFFr
Source: https://woottonsports.com/teams/3742759/girls/basketball/varsity/roster
WJ Wildcats (13-5)

Coach: Christopher Donlon

1Rheem TungcodGSr
2Gabby BuggsGFr
3Kendall AlexanderGJr
10Elizabeth MartinGSo
11Norah YoussefGSo
12Kate KreisleGSr
13Mira MannGFr
14Lexie BurnsFJr
15Brooke BrushG/FFr
20Maggie Cullen-IsingSr
21Emilia StarzykFSo
22Izzy MillerFFr
23Naamiah CorkeFJr
25Eliana NastaseFSr
Source: https://wjathletics.org/teams/3742908/girls/basketball/varsity/roster
QO Cougars (9-11)

Coach: Bobby Bishop

2Ishani MaheshwariGJr
3Sydney RichardsonGJr
4Sara MillerFSr
5Georgia MostromGJr
10Kelly AdamsGSr
11Maeve DalyFSo
12Allyssa HuntGSo
13Bridget VandegriftGFr
14Abby EmardGFr
15Evelyn SteeleCJr
20Madison DiehlFFr
22Alexis PaytonFSr
34Caitlyn CampbellGSo
42Kasey RappaportFSr
source: https://qoathletics.com/teams/3742627/girls/basketball/varsity/roster

Games 2023-24 Season

9

wins

12

losses

W 50-44 AWAY Tue, Dec 5, 7:15pm @ Einstein

The Lady Dawgs opened the 2023-2024 campaign on the hardwood in defense of their County Championship, and seeking their 4th consecutive Regional Championship, with a thrilling 50-44 overtime win at Einstein.

Stat Leaders:
Points: Elise Huang 24, Ruby Siegal 10
Assists: Mena Hemphill + Sydney Ashton 3
Rebounds: Mena Hemphill 12
Steals: Elise Huang 5, Sydney Ashton 4

W 48-24 AWAY Fri, Dec 8, 7:15pm @ Thomas Johnson

Overall great team effort with a suffocating defense leading the way causing 41 TJ Turnovers. Churchill tallied 25 steals.

Stat Leaders:
Points: Elise Huang 21, Sydney Ashton 11, Mena Hemphill 8
Assists: Ruby Siegal 5, Mena Hemphill + Elise 4
Rebounds: Mena + Elise 6
Steals: Elise 11, Ruby Siegal 5

L 33-41 HOME Mon, Dec 11, 7:15pm vs Sherwood

Stat Leaders:
Points: Elise Huang 13, Ruby Siegal 11, Mena Hemphill 5

W 49-40 HOME Wed, Dec 13, 7:15pm vs Blair

The Churchill Lady Bulldogs won their 3rd game of the young 2023-2024 season with a hard fought 49-40 over a very tough Blair squad on Wednesday night. Defense led the way as always for the Dawgs with Ruby Siegal and Hannah Corkery providing noteworthy performances. Elise Huang led the Dawgs with 19 points, including a pretty, clutch 3-pointer with time winding down.

L 29-37 AWAY Fri, Dec 15, 7:15pm @ QO

The Churchill Bulldogs dropped their 2nd game of the season vs QO 37-29, despite a game effort and a mounting list of injuries. Despite a strong defensive effort that resulted in 11 steals and 25 turnovers, cold shooting kept the Dawgs behind most of the contest. Ruby Siegal led Churchill with team high 10 pts and 7 Rebounds.

L 24-49 AWAY Tue, Dec 19, 7:15pm @ Wootton

L 5-61 HOME Thu, Dec 21, 7:15pm vs Whitman

The JV team stepped up (as dictated by the County, due to Varsity not having enough healthy/uninjured players to field a team) and did their best against an undefeated Whitman team.

W 32-29 AWAY Thu, Jan 4, 7:15pm @ Poolesville

The Lady Bulldogs returned to County play with a 32-29 victory over Poolesville. Elise Huang led the way with 11 pts, while Ruby Siegal and Sydney Ashton chipped in with 7. Ashton broke open a tie game with a late three pointer and Maggie King sealed the win with a key rebound in the waning seconds.

L 48-54 HOME Mon, Jan 8, 7:15pm vs BCC

The Lady Dawgs put up a strong effort against a highly regarded BCC squad pushing the Barons until the final seconds before falling 54-48. Elise Huang led the Bulldogs with 24 pts, 4 assists and 4 steals. Ruby Siegal contributed 9 pts and 3 assists while Mena Hemphill posted a double-double with 11 pts and 11 rebounds. Sydney Ashton led the team with 6 steals.

L 33-67 AWAY Fri, Jan 12, 7:15pm @ WJ

W 59-19 HOME Mon, Jan 22, 7:15pm vs Northwest Community Night

Churchill Girls Basketball returned to action with a strong 59-19 win over Northwest. The Dawgs had 27 steals and forced 43 turnovers. Elise Huang led the team with 26 points and 8 steals, and Ruby Siegal added 17 points and 4 steals. Mena Hemphill had 6 points, 4 assists and a game high 9 rebounds while Makayla Risso finished with 6 points and 4 rebounds.

W 45-24 AWAY Tue, Jan 23, 7:15pm @ Magruder

Churchill Girls Basketball won their second game in as many nights with a 45-24 win over Magruder. The team had 12 steals and forced 29 turnovers. The team had a good shooting night hitting 40% of their 3-pointers and 70% of their foul shots. Elise Huang led all scorers with 23 points. Mena Hemphill had 8 points and team high 4 steals. Ruby Siegal had a team high 3 assists while also garnering 3 steals.

W 48-30 HOME Fri, Jan 26, 7:15pm vs Gaithersburg Teacher Appreciation Night

The Churchill Girls Basketball won their third game in a row with a 48-30 win over Gaithersburg. The team shot 81% from the charity stripe and forced 21 turnovers. Elise Huang led all scorers with 20points; Mena Hemphill had 8 and Maggie King chipped in 6. Mena had a team high 8 rebounds followed by Ruby Siegal with 6. Ruby and Elise both had a team high 4 steals. The team heads into their second consecutive 3-game week starting with a trip to Richard Montgomery on Monday night.

L 34-47 AWAY Mon, Jan 29, 7:15pm @ RM

L 29-39 HOME Tue, Jan 30, 7:15pm vs Damascus

L 34-40 HOME Fri, Feb 2, 5:30pm vs Wootton

L 41-63 AWAY Mon, Feb 5, 5:30pm @ Whitman

L 41-56 AWAY Tue, Feb 13, 5:30pm @ BCC

The Girls basketball put forth a strong effort but fell to BCC Tuesday night in Bethesda by a score of 56-41. Elise Huang had an amazing night posting a career high 30 points and a team high 5 rebounds. Ruby Siegal was all over the court posting 7 points and adding team highs with 5 assists, 6 steals and 3 blocks. The Bulldogs will celebrate senior night and take on Walter Johnson on Friday night.

W 47-42 HOME Fri, Feb 16, 5:30pm vs WJ SENIOR NIGHT

The Churchill Girls Basketball team rallied for a 47-42 Senior Night win over WJ, avenging an earlier season lopsided defeat. Lone senior Elise Huang had team high 20 points and 3 assists. Ruby Siegal had a team high 11 rebounds and 3 assists to go with her 5 points. Sydney Ashton chipped in 7 points and a team high 3 steals. Mena Hemphill owned the paint falling just short of a triple double with 12 points, 10 rebounds, a career high 8 blocks and 3 steals.

L 38-48 AWAY Tue, Feb 20, 6pm @ Clarksburg

W 52-32 AWAY Wed, Feb 20, 6pm @ QO Regional Quarterfinal

The Churchill Girls Basketball team started the playoffs with an impressive 52-32 win at QO. The Dawgs dominated the boards with 42 rebounds and sank nine 3-pointers. Mena Hemphill had 20 points and 15 Rebounds, while Sydney Ashton poured in 16. Ruby Siegal and Elise Huang had great all around games. Ruby had 8 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 2 steals, while Elise had 8 points, 6 assists and 5 steals. Maggie King added 9 big rebounds. Great team effort – the playoffs continue Friday night at BCC.

  • AWAY Fri, Mar 1, 6pm @ BCC Regional Semifinal

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