Canyon Lake girls basketball increased their winning streak to six games, after winning an overtime game last Tuesday night against Luling, 41-40.

By far the best start in the short history of Canyon Lake Basketball as the Hawks held on for a win by the thinnest of margins.

CL, now has a winning margin of 20 points on this streak and games will start getting tougher, as the Hawks have a couple of upcoming tournaments and a Lampasas game on the horizon.

Eight different Hawks scored in this game and Sophomore Kyndall Drum had high point honors with eight points.

Amber Ramsey and Katie Williams once again combined for a low total (12 points), which can also be a blessing, since this will be a long season and more chances where the rest of their teammates will have to respond to continue a chance for another win.

CL clamped down on Luling in the second half by holding the Eagles to only 12 points, including an overtime period.

Lots of depth, which can only help as many road blocks can present themselves during a season and game situations.

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Canyon Lake had beaten Bastrop High School earlier this year and with this victory  over Cedar Creek, can now claim ownership of Bastrop.

Cedar Creek is a program that is newer than CL competing in Sports and last season the Hawks had an easy go of it, when they white washed the Eagles, 37-10.

Another year of competition has made a big difference as this game went down to the wire.

Canyon Lake led by six points going into their half time locker room and Cedar Creek cut into that tenuous advantage throughout the next two stanza’s, but this resilient Hawk team still held on for their win.

Amber Ramsey and Katie Williams combined for 12 points and that was well off their season average.

So far this year this combo has had a 26.5 points per game average underneath, which helps open the outside for CL.

Finding ways to win will be a benefit as this season matures. This conquest now has Canyon Lake with a five game winning streak.

No other Hawk team has started the year this hot. Another win will tie the 2009 team who had a six and a five game winning streak during that campaign.

Congratulations on your first Town Trophy, now let’s go conquer some more cities in our District.

Canyon Lake will take the courts next Tuesday, November 27th at Luling, with opening tip 5pm for the Freshman.

The Hawks next home game will be Lampasas on December 4th.

 CL 5-0       1   2   3   4   Final
 Hawks        8  12  11   7   38
 Cedar Creek  8   6  12   9   35
 Scorers:
 Hannah St John-9, Amber Ramsey-8; Olivia Flores-8;
 Kyndall Drum-7; Katie Williams-4; Dulce Brown-1;
 Tammy Dean-1.

Canyon Lake started out with a press that kept Stacey needing a dry cleaner in a win over the Eagles, 65-13 last Friday night at Hawk gym.

This game was over after the first quarter, as Stacey had a hard time getting on their offensive side of the court.

Katie Williams had more points than Stacey in her fourth quarter scoring, when she poured in 14 points from underneath the basket.

Depth is proving to be a key for this club as each player can bring some answers for any type of game that might be evolving.

It did not matter which quarter or which five players were on the court, since that depth was still more than this Eagle team could handle.

There are still many things to improve on with the Hawks.

A better free throw percentage comes to mind as this little part of this particular game was not something to worry about. In future games, this could be an undoing for a loss.
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The ReSporter: Tell us Katie about how you have balanced Volleyball and Basketball this past Summer?

Katie Williams: “I was busy this Summer playing both, but I had a lot of games and I played through the Summer and it helped me not lose that feel for Basketball.”

The ReSporter: What position will you be playing for Canyon Lake this year?

Katie Williams: “I will usually play low post. I have learned some different moves and I am posting up a little more than I would of in year’s past.”

The ReSporter: The Hawks seem to be at a different level so far this season.

Katie Williams: “Our guards have a good eye and are distributing the ball which is helping our team in getting confidence. We have a lot of hustle and non-stop energy this year.”
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Canyon Lake pounced on Comfort, 62-24 as the Hawks extended their record to 3-0, starting this year impressively.

There were several bright spots in this game. CL shot 82% from the field in the third quarter.

Their only two misses were three point attempts, while Canyon Lake controlled the boards. Amber Ramsey had eight points in this quarter.

The Hawks also had more steals than turnovers for this contest. Another 14 assists and a whopping 39 rebounds with 16 of those coming on the offensive side.

“We are more of a team and with this being my second year they are buying into the system,” Head Coach Mary Beth Gallagher said. “This year the team is more focused and with each game we are trying to get better.”

Canyon Lake had three players break double figures, Dulce Brown (10), Olivia Flores (11), and Ramsey (20).

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Coaches Corner with Head Basketball Coach Mary Beth

Gallagher

The ReSporter: Hey Coach, you have won your first two games, tell us how your opener went with SA Universal?

Coach Gallagher: “Yes, Hannah St. John had eight points and Katie Williams scored 23 points. It was a good game to knock the rust off and we battled hard.”

The ReSporter: How was your defense?

Coach Gallagher: “We missed a lot of shots, but we got after it on defense and I was pleased with our effort.”

The ReSporter: Who are the players to watch this season?
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It was Senior night for the Lady Hawks, but the results left more than just the parents crying in the loss to Wimberley, 56-47.

Canyon Lake started the pre/season with an idea of play the games with as much effort as possible and make the games respectable.

After starting district play with two losses, with what turned out to be the two district front runners, this team had other thoughts about how they might be able to push the envelope.

Amber West, Emily Moore, and Caitlin Gillum had a pretty impressive line score for their last home game for Canyon Lake.

Shots   Free Throws    Reb.   Assists    Steals    Blocks   Points
7/14      12-23        10          3       4          1        26

The Hawks needed a win to keep their chance for a playoff game to be a reality. Canyon Lake had a 46-45 lead with three minutes left in the fourth quarter.

During that time of the quarter, the Hawks had already lost two players to fouls and then another three other  players were escorted off the court carrying five fouls.

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Canyon Lake used an air tight defense to keep their hopes alive for a playoff chance, winning, 35-21 over SA Hawkins.

The Hawks needed some help to keep their hopes in tact when Wimberley beat Fredericksburg, 52-50. A Billie win would of all but clinched a playoff spot, but now if CL wins it’s next two games a chance is there.

“Not a real good offensive night for us,” Head Coach Mary Beth Gallagher said. “But a good defensive effort.”

Canyon Lake only had defense to hang their hat on as the basket only accepted three shots for the whole first half.

“We shot 3 for 37 in the first half,” Coach Gallagher said coldly. “We have to improve that for sure, but I like the way we are playing defense.”

The Hawks finished the second half winning 26 to 7 and turned a five point deficit to a more comfortable win.
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Canyon Lake holds the keys to the car for the final play-off spot even though they are sitting in fifth place with a 3-6 District 26-3A record with three games left to play.

One thing that does not change in this scenario is the need to win every game left on their schedule and the, ‘one down’ and three to go mantra, started last night in the Hawk Gym, when Canyon Lake had one of their most impressive wins in many moons over Bandera, 46-17.

Canyon Lake has now beaten the Bulldogs three games this year and each game the average fan can see improvement.

The first win was a closer than the score indicated victory, 44-29 during the CL Tournament. Canyon Lake had an one point lead at half and outscored the Bulldogs by 14 points in the second half.

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Canyon Lake Girls asserted a much better effort in their second go around with Navarro as foul trouble and turnovers took their toll in a loss to the Panthers, 61-38 in the Hawks gym last Tuesday night.

There were some differences in the two contests.

One was having three players that did not have an opportunity to play in the first game.

The Hawks came out of the gate with a good game plan as they fought hard through the first quarter.

CL was tied with less than two minutes left in the first quarter, but with two starters sitting on the bench with three fouls took its toll as the short handed Hawks could not keep up with the District 26-3A front runner.

Amber Ramsey has been good for double figures in rebounds and points since her return to the lineup earlier this month. Ramsey fell to the whistle and played less than five minutes for the game.
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