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Beacon girls win Capital Classic

Vikings go undefeated on the season
The Beacon Middle School girls’ basketball team wins the Capital Classic with a 32-24 victory over Dover Middle in the final of the Pepsi Division. Shown in back are (l-r) assistant coach Bud Hitchens, Brianna Loper, Harlee Graulich, Haley Archambault, Lauryn Head, Ella Rishko, Morgan Mahoney, Mehkia Applewhite and coach Sam Purple. In front are Allison Head, Lulu Rishko, Mya Maull, Lainey Shockro, Ella Ruppert and Lindsay D’Ambrogi. Not shown is Alexi Nowakowski. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
February 19, 2018
Tournament division MVP Mehkia Applewhite hits for two.
Lulu Rishko looks to pass inside.
Beacon’s Briana Loper goes up strong from the left.
Beacon eighth-graders (l-r) Lauryn Head, Ella Rishko, Morgan Mahoney and Mehkia Applewhite had an impressive tournament.
Tournament division MVP Mehkia Applewhite closes out the tournament with two free throws.
Ella Rishko rips down a rebound.
Lauryn Head goes strong to the hoop.
Morgan Mahoney hits a lay-up.
Mehkia Applewhite speeds the ball upcourt.
Morgan Mahoney makes a diving attempt for a save.
Brianna Loper looks to pass inside.
Ella Rishko drives to the bucket.
Morgan Mahoney drives to the paint.

The Beacon Middle School girls’ basketball team topped off an outstanding season by winning the Capital Classic Pepsi Division Feb. 18 at Lake Forest High School. The a 32-24 victory over Dover Middle School capped an undefeated season for the Vikings. They stand on top of the middle school mountain at 13-0.

“I’m kind of speechless,” said Beacon coach Sam Purple. “We worked super hard this season, and the girls earned every minute of it. It was exciting ending the season 13-0 with our eighth-graders. It was exciting.”

The sweet play of the Vikings’ M&M, Morgan Mahoney and Mehkia Applewhite, led the way for Beacon with 11 and nine points, respectively. Lauryn Head added eight points, while Brianna Loper and Ella Rishko hit for two each.

“We got in a little foul trouble during the tournament, but our bench really stepped up and did a great job,” Purple said. “They came in and we didn’t skip a beat. The little ones did a really good job. I’m really excited at what the future holds for them. I think it’s going be exciting and bright.”

Making the Capital Classic All-Tournament team were Mahoney, Head and Applewhite. Rishko was awarded the Sportsmanship Trophy, and Applewhite was awarded the Pepsi Division MVP.

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