Girls Basketball Results Tracker: November 29 – 30

In this post, we will attempt to bring you details from as much of the Girls Basketball action from around LebCo.  It will be a rolling summary, as we get details, that will serve as a place where you can find out about what is going on.

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Saturday, November 30

ELCO 53, Southern Columbia 49

On Saturday, the ELCO Lady Raiders were back in action. After defeating Northwestern Lehigh on Friday night, ELCO earned the right to face Southern Columbia in a contest that would decide the Hamburg Tip-Off Tournament Championship.

The game started where Friday night’s game left off, with Kenzie Eckhart and Maddie Stout continuing to light up the scoreboard. The duo accounted for all of ELCO’s points in the quarter, with each hitting a three-pointer on the way to Eckhart scoring 5 points and Stout scoring 6 points. At the end of the 1st, ELCO led 11-7.

In the 2nd quarter, the Raiders kept rolling. Eckhart added 5 more points, including her second three of the half. Gabby Smith got in on the action, scoring 5 points, including nailing a three-ball. Ava Beck also hit a shot from beyond. By halftime, ELCO had worked their way to a 32-22 advantage.

In the 3rd quarter, Southern Columbia battled back and forced ELCO to score 6 of their 10 points from the charity stripe. Fortunately, Eckhart and Stout combined for a perfect 6-6 to keep Southern Columbia at bay. Going into the 4th quarter, ELCO clung to a 42-38 lead.

Down the stretch, Southern Columbia kept making every attempt to further cut into the deficit. Eckhart came up big for ELCO, hitting three baskets for 6 points in the final quarter. Addison Mays scored 3 of her 5 points in the 4th. In the end, the last quarter was played to an 11-11 draw, giving ELCO the win and the Tournament Championship.

Eckhart finished the game with 22 points. Stout had 13 points.

Eckhart was named the MVP of the tournament after totaling 47 points in the two games. Stout was also named to the tournament’s All-Star Team.

ELCO (2-0) will travel to take on Conrad Weiser on Tuesday evening.

ELCO Scoring: K. Eckhart (22), M. Stout (13), G. Smith (5), A. Mays (5), A. Seifert (4), A. Beck (3), R. Woelfling (1)

The Lady Raider Girls Basketball Team (2-0) won the Hamburg Tip-Off Tournament with a gritty 53-49 victory over Southern Columbia! Congratulations to all-tournament selections Kenzie Eckhart (MVP) and Maddie Stout (All-Star)! 🏀 @LebCoSports1 @elcosd @JeffReinhart77 pic.twitter.com/suc2QODolI

— ELCO Athletics (@ELCOAthletics) November 30, 2024

Super proud of my team for the tournament win and honored to be named to the tournament all star team! @ELCOAthletics @Motion2026 @mid_penn_motion @LebCoSports1 @TommyMealy pic.twitter.com/e3yEplORiA

— Maddie Stout (@maddiestout2026) December 1, 2024

Friday, November 29

ELCO 63, Northwestern Lehigh 58

In the first action of the 2024 season, ELCO took part in the opening round of the Hamburg Tip-Off Tournament. Their opponent was the Northwestern Lehigh Tigers traveling from New Tripoli.

By the end of the 1st quarter, the Lady Raiders had built a 17-12 behind strong play from its veteran starting lineup. Gabby Smith, Ava Seifert, and Maddie Stout each hit a three-pointer, while Kenzie Eckhart led the way with 6 points.

In the 2nd quarter, the Tigers slowed ELCO, cutting into the lead before halftime. At the break, the score was a 25-23 advantage for the team from Myerstown.

In the 3rd quarter, the game continued to be a tightly contested affair. Eckhart again led the way, scoring 8 of ELCO’s 15 points in the quarter. Stout added 5 as ELCO regained a 4-point lead.

Going into the 4th quarter, ELCO led 40-36. Needing a strong finish to hold on for the victory, ELCO was able to use sharpshooting from the perimeter and the foul line to keep Northwestern Lehigh from playing spoiler. In the final frame, the Raiders connected on 7-8 free throws and sank 4 threes. Eckhart had 9 points, and Seifert had 7 points down the stretch.

Eckhart finished the game with 25 points to lead all scorers. Stout (17) and Seifert (12) joined her in double digits.

Next up, ELCO (1-0) will play Southern Columbia for the Hamburg Tip-Off Tournament Championship. The game is set for Saturday at 4:30.

ELCO Scoring: K. Eckhart (25), M. Stout (17), A. Seifert (12), R. Woelfling (1), G. Smith (5), A. Mays (2)

Lebanon 62, Ephrata 49

On Friday night, the Lebanon Cedars hosted the Ephrata Mounts in Game #1 of the 2024 season. The occasion marked the final opening night games for Kailah Correa, Liliana Harrison, and Jae Burrus, the trio of seniors who have helped lead Lebanon to three straight Lancaster Lebanon League Section Championships and two straight PIAA State Championship Tournament appearances.

In the 1st quarter, the Cedars showed why they have had so much success in recent years, with four of the five starters registering points. Junior Olive Brandt led the scoring with two three-pointers for 6 points. Burrus added a trey, while Correa and Harrison each scored 4 points, including a perfect 2-2 at the line for the center Harrison. Nina Harrison, Lili’s sophomore sister, also scored a field goal. At the end of the 1st quarter, Lebanon was out in front with a commanding 21-10 lead.

The 2nd quarter was much of the same, with Lebanon continuing to outpace visiting Ephrata. Burrus knocked down two three-pointers to lead the scoring with 6 points, while Correa and Brandt each had 5 points. Defensively, the Cedars made things difficult for Ephrata, limiting them to 7 points in the quarter. At the half, the Cedars led 40-17.

In the 3rd quarter, Lebanon took the foot off the gas after an early scoring flurry from Correa, who had 8 points, including two three-pointers.

Still holding a decisive lead, the final quarter allowed Lebanon to give playing time to several rotational players.

In the game, Correa led the way with 17 points. Harrison (14) and Brandt (13) joined her in double figures.

Lebanon (1-0) will host Perkiomen Valley on December 5th, offering an early test against one of Pennsylvania’s best teams.

Lebanon Scoring: K. Correa (17), L. Harrison (14), O. Brandt (13), J. Burrus (9), T. Camuy (4), N. Harrison (2), S. Strickler (2), J. Hernandez (1)