Georgian defeats Durham in close game

OSHAWA, ON -- Georgian defeats Durham in close game, 56-50.

The Grizzlies emerged victorious over the Lords with a final score of 56-50. Both teams put up a strong fight, but Georgian's impressive performance secured their win.

The game started off with a close first quarter, with Georgian taking a slim lead of 10-9. However, Durham fought hard and kept the game competitive throughout. The second quarter saw Georgian extending their lead slightly, outscoring Durham 15-13. At halftime, Georgian held a 25-22 lead.

The third quarter proved to be crucial for Georgian as they managed to score 23 points, widening the gap between the two teams. Durham struggled to keep up, only scoring 16 points in the quarter. Heading into the final quarter, Georgian led 48-38.

Durham made a valiant effort in the fourth quarter, scoring 12 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome Georgian's lead. The final score of 56-50 sealed Georgian's victory.

Janella Viado (Milton, ON) of Georgian was the standout player of the game, scoring an impressive 26 points. She showcased her shooting skills, making 11 out of 21 field goals, including three three-pointers. Lily Roberts-Neef (St. Thomas, ON) also contributed to Georgian's win with 3 steals and 4 assists.