Panthers Girls Win Five of Six

After a slow start to the season against some tough competition, the Stockbridge varsity girls have bounced back by winning six of seven games to improve to 6-4 on the season.

The Panthers three opening loses to start the season were against a pair of state-ranked teams in D3 third-ranked Michigan Center and D4 second-ranked Fowler. The third loss was to Grass Lake, which was in the top ten earlier this season.

They have since bounced back, including most recently handing unbeaten Bronson a 64-50 loss.

The Panthers had a strong effort from the whole squad with a balanced scoring attack.

Robidou had a big night with 23 points, eight rebounds, and three assists to lead Stockbridge.

Dalton had a strong all-around night with 10 points, seven assists, and four rebounds, while Lockhart added seven points, four rebounds, and three assists.

Sayre and Monahan both had nice games with wight points each with Monahan grabbing four boards, and Sayre the rebounds and two assists.

Kellenberger was again a force underneath with eight points and 15 rebounds for the Panthers.

Union City

The Panthers rolled to a 64-16 win over Union City by a pair of double-doubles by Kellenberger and Lockhart.

Kellenberger had a big night with 18 points and 19 rebounds. She added six steals and four assists.

Lockhart also had a big night with 14 points, 12 rebounds, and four steals.

Robidou had a strong all-around game with 11 points, seven steals, six assists, and five rebounds, while Sayre scored a career high nine points and grabbed three rebounds.

Emma Monahan moved up to varsity from the JV team and had a big night with seven points, three assists, three steals, and two rebounds, while Dalton had three points and three assists, and Madeline Topping two points for the Panthers.

Fowlerville

A huge night by Alaina Kellenberger pushed the Panthers past Fowlerville 49-21.

The Panthers held the Gladiators scoreless in the first and took control with a 13-0 lead after one and never looked back.

Kellenberger had a monster night with a double-double of 25 points and 16 rebounds to lead the Panthers. She also had six steals and three blocks on the night.

Taylor Lockhart also had a double-double for the Panthers with 12 points and ten boards.

Gracee Robidou had nine points and five rebounds, Melina Sayre three points and three boards, and Maddie Dalton four rebounds.

Leslie

The lone setback in the last seven games for the Stockbridge as the Panthers struggled from the floor all night and fell to the rival Blackhawks 46-33.

Robidou led the Panthers with 11 points and four rebounds.

Kellenberger added nine points and seven rebounds, while Lockhart had six points and seven rebounds. Sayre chipped in with five points and Dalton, two points, five rebounds, and two assists.

Pinckney

A late free throw by Lockhart lifted the Panthers to a 40-39 win over Pinckney.

The Panthers trailed the Pirates by four heading into the fourth, but outscored Pinckney 12-7 in the final period to pull out the win.

Robidou led Stockbridge with 15 points, five rebounds, and four steals.

Kellenberger had another double-double with ten points and ten rebounds, while Lockhart had eight points, including the game-winning free throw and seven rebounds. Dalton chipped in with one point, three steals, and two rebounds.

East Jackson

The Panthers led by just one heading to the fourth but outscored the Trojans 14-8 in the final period to pull away for the win.

Robidou led the way with 16 points, three assists, and two steals.

Another big night for Kellenberger with a double-double of 15 points and 12 rebounds. She also had four assists and two blocks.

Dalton scored a season high 13 points to go along with six steals, four rebounds, and three assists. Lockhart chipped in with seven points and 12 boards, while Sayre had three rebounds, five steals, and two assists.

Photos by Mike Williamson