STRYKER — Stryker’s girls basketball team jumped on Wauseon early in each of the first three quarters on the way to a 39-31 non-league victory on Monday at Stryker High School.
“Our mental focus at the beginning and after half was great,” Panthers’ coach Conner Varner said.
Stryker (14-3) defended in a 1-3-1 zone and it caused issues for Wauseon’s (9-8) offense from the start.
The opening tip was won by the Indians and the first possession lasted 55 seconds before Abby Oberlin stole an entry pass into the post. The Panthers moved as a unit defensively and quickly recovered after every pass Wauseon made.
“Gabby Ramon stepped up and played in the middle of the defense,” Varner said. “I don’t think she scored at all tonight but she was huge for our defense. She’s a tough player. She might not be in the paper for stats, but if there was a stat for how many times she knocked down a cutter, Gabby would get that reward tonight.”
Ramon finished with five rebounds,…
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