If it’s your sixth year of varsity basketball, poise shouldn’t be a problem. In the final seconds of a rivalry game, Mabel-Canton’s girls relied on their most experienced gal. The senior did what only few do and hit a game-winning shot. Versus Spring Grove, the neighboring schools played a close contest the whole way. In the waning moments, the Lions hit a three to go up 37-34. Cougar Jordyn Newgard then hit a three to tie the game at 37. After a Lion turnover, M-C took possession (0:12.3). Senior guard Payton Danielson, with around 130 games of varsity experience, got the call for the last shot. On a pass from MaKenzie Kelly, P.D. nailed a tough eight-foot game-winner (0:01.8). She propelled the Cougars to victory 39-37. Danielson (16 pts, 11 rebs, 4 asts, 5 stls) was the only M-C player in double figures. Newgard (7 pts, 6 rebs) and Camryn Cox (5 pts, 9 rebs) helped.
Danielson’s Game Winner Propels Cougars
