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Another OT Battle for KES Prep Girls

KES Prep Girls took on Tilton School Rams Varsity Girls Basketball in an exciting battle on Saturday. The game opened up with the team trading baskets and no team getting out to more than a 4 point lead without the other reeling them back in to tie it or take the lead. The KES girls missed a few defensive assignments early, but crashed the boards and established their best rebounding game of the year. The girls were able to turn those rebounds into points off fast breaks and excellent offensive sets. Aaliyah Arab-Smith led the way in the first half with 10 points and several key passes for assists, while Claire Englehutt continued her inspired play on this trip, chipping in 6 points in the first half along with 6 rebounds. Halftime arrived with the teams separated by only 3 points, Tilton holding a 28-25 lead. 

The second half saw both teams find the range on offence, and the score board started lighting up. Heavyn Beals led the team by hitting a trio of 3 pointers from way above the 3 point line, drawing murmuring and awe from the Tilton home crowd. Savannah Provo continued her stellar defensive play, and combined with Aaliyah Arab Smith's 9 points, KES established an 8 point lead with 3:30 left in the game. Tilton stormed back by hitting 2 three pointers and cashing in on foul shots, to close the KES lead to 2 with under 5 seconds on the clock. On the next possession a questionable foul was called on KES, sending Tilton to the line, to shoot two shots, down 58-57. After a timeout by Coach Ffrench to "ice the shooter" the first  shot bounced out, setting up a second shot to tie to send it to Overtime, or for KES to grab an important road victory. The shot bounced and fell into the hoop, and the game was tied at 58, with 2.1 seconds left on the clock. Assistant Coach Coward set up a last second set, which the girls ran to perfection, with Heavyn Beals launching a great pass to Aaliyah Arab-Smith who after catching it and taking 2 dribbles, got off a great shot at the buzzer from 20 feet, and the ball hit off of the edge of the rim, just missing going in for the win. Off to OT...

Over time saw the KES crew in foul trouble, and Tilton able to create a bit of separation on the scoreboard, and end up with a 68 - 59 win. The KES team has had 2 OT games go against them this year, and arelooking to breakthrough at the next overtime opportunity. This game was the team's first loss in NEPSAC. Tilton's long time Head Coach (and Athletic Director) Tara Brisson and our Head Coach Marc Ffrench have already agreed to a "same time, same day, same place" for next year's game and beyond. Coach Brisson was very complimentary stating "your team belongs in this tough league, and I am going to be your biggest advocate for whatever your team needs here in New England.. Those girls are really, really good..." 

The KES Prep team has this upcoming weekend off, and are preparing for their 1st Annual family trip during the January Break. We look forward to having some of the player's parents, grandparents and supporters along with us for a great weekend of NEPSAC games. 
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