Game 12 - Walton Verona

On January 4, Jessica's basketball team traveled to Walton Verona (1.5 hours away).  Walton Verona is ranked #5 in the state - they are very good and for good reason.  They have three girls that are 6 feet tall, and two girls that have a 3 point shot.  This will be a difficult game.

Everyone cheers as Jessica enters the game

Jessica trying to block a shot

Look at the size difference.  #45's elbow is in Jessica's face

Jessica driving to the hoop 

Rebounding and dribbling out

Jessica is on the floor every game for a loose ball

Tough defense

Jessica is KEY to defense

Going for a steal

Making the shot

Well, the game started out really bad for NOHS.  We got behind 9-26 in the first quarter, and we were only 16-39 at half time.  We came back in the 3rd quarter to 31-52, and lost 42-66.  The worst part of this game happened in the last 2 minutes.  Jessica took a charge and was knocked to the floor, hitting at the temple side of her head.  She was woozy when she got up, and was taken out in one minute where she rushed to the trash can.  She dry heaved (she hadn't eaten any food) for 5 minutes.  I jumped out of my stats chair to rush onto the court, but of course, you (I) can't do that so I sat anxiously watching her while her coaches comforted her and took care of her.