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Lady Hornets Even SEC Record With Win At Skyline

Katie Crysler scored 16 to lead Saline to a 51-33 win.

The improving Saline varsity girls' basketball team evened its SEC record with a 51-33 victory at Skyline.

The Lady Hornets improved to 7-10 overall and 5-5 in the SEC.

Katie Crysler scored 16 points to lead Saline. Caitlin Ellis and Britten Clark each added nine points for Saline.

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"We did a nice job handling their pressure and staying composed. In the second half, we were able to get a lot of good looks at the basket," said Jeff Waltz, head coach of the Saline team. "I liked the way we stayed composed, because we were never really that comfortable with the lead until the end of the game because Skyline's press."

Waltz credited his girls for "playing like a team."

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"Everyone contributed tonight," Waltz said.

Also scoring for Saline were Celia Smart (4 points), Alli Cope (3 points), Melissa Needham (3 points), Alison Rentschler (2 points), Randi Bennett (2 points) and Amanda Price (1 point).

Saline will honor its seniors Friday night when the Hornets host the Ann Arbor River Rats.

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