AUGUSTA — The fifth and sixth grade Medomak girls basketball travel team opened the season this weekend in Augusta for the Capital City Hoops Classic at Cony High School. 

After a strong showing throughout the weekend the Medomak girls team was able to return to the Midcoast with a third place tournament finish. 

Katherine McKenney was tabbed as the Player of the Tournament for the Medomak squad. 

The team would like to thank Lie Nielsen Toolworks of Warren for making it possible for Medomak to attend the event. 

Game One: Medomak 27, Winslow 8

“The girls were fired up and ready to start the game,” said Medomak coach Andrea Williamson. “They came out in a great full court trap and turned the ball over against Winslow time and time again and were able to put up 12 easy points to Winslow's three points early.” 

Scoring for Medomak
Eliza Luce 2
Lilly Christ 2
Kytana Williamson 6
Sara Nelson 3
Audi Jackson 6
Haley Puchalski 2
Katerine McKenney 2
Maya Cannon 4

Scoring for Winslow
Beth 3
Kyn 3
Gracie 2

Game Two: Messalonskee 14, Medomak 11

“Both teams came out strong and good defense by both teams made it a low scoring game,” said Medomak Coach Andrea Williamson. 

Both teams exchanged leads throughout the entire contest with the game being knotted at 10 in the final two minutes.

Messalonskee took a 12-10 advantage before a foul shot from Katherine McKenny made it 12-11.

Mesalonskee extended its lead to 14-11 and Medomak was not able to land its buzzer-beating three point attempt.

Scoring for Medomak
Kytana Williamson 2
Olivia Pelkey 2
Katherine McKenney 5
Maya Cannon 2

Scoring for Messalonskee
Bieren 3
Ashley 9
Shayna 2

Game Three: Medomak 15, Tri-Town 2

“Medomak came off strong from their loss and were ready to win,” said Medomak coach Andrea Williamson. “They scored 10 quick points to Tri-Town’s two. Medomak played great defense the rest of the game and kept Tri-Town scoreless.” 

Scoring for Medomak
Williamson 2
Pesky 1
Puchalski 2
Cannon 10

Scoring for Tri-Town
Emma 2

Game Four: Cony 23, Medomak 22

The fourth game between Cony and Medomak decided who would face Messalonskee for the tournament championship.

The game was a nail-biting and featured good offense and defense all-around for both squads, according to Medomak coach Andrea Williamson. 

Cony capitlized on five consecutive Medomak turnovers and was able to take the lead. Medomak fought back, but fell short in the end. 

Scoring for Medomak
Williamson 8
Jackson 2
Pesky 4
McKenney 4
Cannon 4

Scoring for Cony
Morgan 6
Maci 4
Cora 2
Cale 1
Mya 1
Cassie 4
Bri 6

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