Noblesville 53, Fishers 41 (scrimmage)
Tigers 7 0 14 20 - 41
Millers 15 8 16 14 - 53
Yes, it is just a scrimmage and it obviously doesn't count in the win-loss column. But, both the Noblesville and Fishers girls basketball squads proved that they will more than likely be neck-and-neck for the 2014-15 Hoosier Crossroads Conference championship by the time late January rolls around.
The Millers couldn't have been more anxious to tip their season off on the hardwood, even though it was an exhibition scrimmage that is mainly to get the kinks out before they open the regular season.
Noblesville stormed out of the gates with speed and purpose. With four 12-minute quarters and a running clock, it was the right mindset for the game and how fast paced it will be throughout the regular season.
Junior forward Alexis Shannon wasted no time in showing why she's definitely earned her due as a starter in her third season on varsity. The 5'9 Shannon netted 11 of her team-high 21 points, in the first quarter, to lead all scorers. Alexis alone outscored Fishers in the first 11-7, as the Millers took the first frame, 15-7.
The 2014 senior class graduated just Jessica Kiser, so it wasn't a surprise that the 2014-15 version of Keck's Millers would be loaded and stacked with talent. Now, it was time for Jessica's incoming freshman sister Emily Kiser to give it her go at high school basketball. She was thrown into the mix in the middle of the first quarter, but didn't get her first points until the early part of the 2nd. Once she scored, it seemed the frosh was much more comfortable. Emily and junior Katelyn O'Reilly each scored and pair, while Alexis Shannon dropped in four more in the second to help Noblesville shut out the Tigers 8-0 in the second 12-minute set.
Fishers head coach Michael Gaines woke up his sleeping Tigers at half, as they kept it tight in the 3rd with the host Millers, but Noblesville edged the visitors 16-14, thanks in part to Kiser's first made three as a varsity Miller and sort of a welcome back to the court trey for senior guard Becca Bergman. Bergman was forced to sit out all of her junior season with a torn ACL and looked nothing short of comfortable being out there with her teammates once again.
Noblesville was aided by four points each from Shannon, O'Reilly and Kiser, but it wasn't enough to hold off a feisty fourth quarter flurry by the Fishers offense. The Tigers were able to take the 4th from the Millers, 20-14.
Even though the running score wasn't kept, just the scoring for each quarter. Unofficially, Noblesville "won" the scrimmage by the count of 53-41.
Fishers (41) - Adrianna Murphy 9, Brooke Sugg 10, Kara Gerka 12, Hannah Kroehler 2, Blake Inglis 3, Abby Mozingo 3, Gabbi Parker 2, Megan Forbes 0, Brooklyn Banks 0.
Noblesville (53) - Kayleigh Herron 2, Becca Bergman 7, Alexis Shannon 21, Katelyn O'Reilly 12, Erin Wood 0, Emily Kiser 9, Cori Cain 0, Brooke Herron 2, Audrey DeFoe 0, Haley Conway 0, Rachel Shipman 0.
Entering her 7th season as head coach at Noblesville, Donna Keck has been blessed with an outstanding group once again this year. Her varsity assistants this season are newcomer Amy Wuestefeld, Shawna Wuethrich and Tria Yoder. Chris Sexton continues as the JV head coach and will be assisted by Megan Bastin. Suzy Bastin will once again lead the C-Team.
Noblesville opens up regular season play on the road this Tuesday, November 11 at Indianapolis Arsenal Tech on the eastside of downtown Indianapolis. JV starts at 6, with varsity to follow.
Next Friday night, November 14 is the home-opener for the Millers, as they welcome in our Hamilton county rivals from the north, the Hamilton Heights Huskies. JV at 6, with the varsity to follow.
I'm glad to be back for my 7th season as the PA voice of Noblesville Miller girls basketball and if you like what you've read here so far, you can also follow me on Twitter (@MillerVoiceNDCB)!
It's going to be an even more exciting season in 2014-15 and we hope that you're with us throughout!
GO MILLERS!
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