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With postseason near, Thomas wants to keep growing
Posted by Michelle Umali on
Feb 12 2012
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With five Ohio Capital Conference Central Division games remaining, the Thomas Worthington girls basketball team were once a mathematical contender for the 2011-12 league title.
But after a home loss to Upper Arlington, the Cardinals will start to turn their attention to putting it all together for a postseason tournament run.
Upper Arlington got past the Cardinals 49-37 Friday. Jan. 20. Last week's tally left the Cards at 6-7 overall and 4-5 in OCC Central play.
Coffman leads with an 8-1 record, followed by UA at 7-2 and Central Crossing at 6-2.
But after a home loss to Upper Arlington, the Cardinals will start to turn their attention to putting it all together for a postseason tournament run.
Upper Arlington got past the Cardinals 49-37 Friday. Jan. 20. Last week's tally left the Cards at 6-7 overall and 4-5 in OCC Central play.
Coffman leads with an 8-1 record, followed by UA at 7-2 and Central Crossing at 6-2.
Thomas fell to Dublin Scioto 66-48 at home in a nonleague encounter Jan. 17.
"We didn't get the job done (Friday)," said Cardinals coach Laurie Barr. "(Upper Arlington) is well coached and they played well."
TWHS junior guard-forward Frannie Frazier, who plays both in the low post and in the front court, led the team with 11 points Friday, the only player in double digits. The Cards, who trailed 30-13 at the half, did outscore the Golden Bears 14-4 in the fourth quarter.
Barr said she has seen the type of effort they need to put themselves in a position to win, most recently in their 56-24 home OCC victory over rival Worthington Kilbourne Jan. 13.
"We've seen growth in all areas," Barr said. "It's a matter of getting a game where all the growth comes together in one game.
"We saw that in our win over Kilbourne. I hope to see that a little more regularly."
Senior guard Kim Hoerauf had 18 points in the win over Kilbourne and Frazier added 12.
"I'm happy with a lot of individual efforts and our younger girls are continuing to grow and fill in roles," the coach said. "Our post players and inside game, with Mariana Bonilla, Kamille Freeman, Ally Lucas, Frannie Frazier and Whitney Miller, are all working real hard and continue to grow as players."
The stat sheet confirms a lot of players are getting a chance to prove themselves as 12 of the 14 players on the roster are averaging double digits in minutes.
"Nya Cason has provided good defensive pressure, and Frazier and Hoerauf have consistently run the point, getting assists," said Barr. "Frazier has done a good job looking inside and down the court for fast breaks. She has played really consistently for us."
Frazier leads the team with 12.8 points a game, but has played one less game than Hoerauf, who is averaging 12.6. Frazier is also the top rebounder at 7.3 per game, and leads the team in assists (2.5 per game) and steals (4.7).
Thomas Worthington was to face Hilliard Davidson Tuesday, Jan. 24, at Davidson, a team it beat 45-40 at home over a month ago.
Barr, who says the Cards need to improve their defensive intensity, knows they are in for a rugged road game. They can't expect to win if they are continue to give up 49 points like they did against UA.
"(Davidson) is always a tough team," she said beforehand. "They'll be ready; we'll need to be ready."
There's still a lot at stake, and Thomas has three of its remaining four regular-season games at home, beginning Friday, Jan. 27. when Dublin Coffman pays a visit (7:30 p.m).
"I just want us to continue to grow and believe in themselves that they can do it," Barr said.
"We didn't get the job done (Friday)," said Cardinals coach Laurie Barr. "(Upper Arlington) is well coached and they played well."
TWHS junior guard-forward Frannie Frazier, who plays both in the low post and in the front court, led the team with 11 points Friday, the only player in double digits. The Cards, who trailed 30-13 at the half, did outscore the Golden Bears 14-4 in the fourth quarter.
Barr said she has seen the type of effort they need to put themselves in a position to win, most recently in their 56-24 home OCC victory over rival Worthington Kilbourne Jan. 13.
"We've seen growth in all areas," Barr said. "It's a matter of getting a game where all the growth comes together in one game.
"We saw that in our win over Kilbourne. I hope to see that a little more regularly."
Senior guard Kim Hoerauf had 18 points in the win over Kilbourne and Frazier added 12.
"I'm happy with a lot of individual efforts and our younger girls are continuing to grow and fill in roles," the coach said. "Our post players and inside game, with Mariana Bonilla, Kamille Freeman, Ally Lucas, Frannie Frazier and Whitney Miller, are all working real hard and continue to grow as players."
The stat sheet confirms a lot of players are getting a chance to prove themselves as 12 of the 14 players on the roster are averaging double digits in minutes.
"Nya Cason has provided good defensive pressure, and Frazier and Hoerauf have consistently run the point, getting assists," said Barr. "Frazier has done a good job looking inside and down the court for fast breaks. She has played really consistently for us."
Frazier leads the team with 12.8 points a game, but has played one less game than Hoerauf, who is averaging 12.6. Frazier is also the top rebounder at 7.3 per game, and leads the team in assists (2.5 per game) and steals (4.7).
Thomas Worthington was to face Hilliard Davidson Tuesday, Jan. 24, at Davidson, a team it beat 45-40 at home over a month ago.
Barr, who says the Cards need to improve their defensive intensity, knows they are in for a rugged road game. They can't expect to win if they are continue to give up 49 points like they did against UA.
"(Davidson) is always a tough team," she said beforehand. "They'll be ready; we'll need to be ready."
There's still a lot at stake, and Thomas has three of its remaining four regular-season games at home, beginning Friday, Jan. 27. when Dublin Coffman pays a visit (7:30 p.m).
"I just want us to continue to grow and believe in themselves that they can do it," Barr said.
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