🏀🏀 ROAD TO UMBC 

MPSSAA GIRLS 2A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP 

🆚 (5) Manchester Valley vs (7) Glenelg 

📍 UMBC, Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena

📝 Kmillz (MFVAllSportsNetwork) 

MPSSAA took a different route for basketball states and hosted their main event at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena located on the beautiful campus of UMBC. Seems like it was a new for everything today. New weather as we went from 80 degrees to sleet, rain, and snow. New coach, Maureen Roberson, of the Glenelg Gladiators, as it was her first time bringing her team to a state championship. For Manchester Valley, it would be their program’s first state championship if the won. A new stage was set in a new arena, readying us for some championship basketball.

1ST HALF – When normally you expect first quarter jitters, Glenelg killed that notion starting out on a 9-0 run. They stayed steady knocking down threes and getting some nice floaters. It would take a minute as the Mavericks rallied back from a 7 point deficit, and brought the Mavericks to within two at the half, 22-20. This was due to their impressive defense, making it hard for Glenelg to add points. They applied pressure as the Gladiators brought the ball up court. Also their leading scorer, #4 Brynn Bauer made this possible too scoring a key drives.

2ND HALF – Manchester Valley stayed on brand, adding the same type of pressure to their opponents. Glenelg did put up a good fight. There were pockets of opportunity, and the team stepped up and made plays. However, the Mavericks added the critical points to maintain their lead, winning their first ever state title, 46-39.

SUPER PROUD of you Glenelg. You made it far and that needs to be noted. You grind hard, and we know you’re going to learn and be shining again come next season.

CONGRATULATIONS Mavericks, blessed to watch you win a states in another sport. First in girls lacrosse, and now ladies basketball. PROUD OF YOU, your hard work and excellence paid off. Continue being great, hope to see many more of these!!!

MFV MVP – Brynn Bauer 15pts