Whitesboro @ Troy (girls' basketball), 12/15/18

Historically, when Troy High schedules basketball games with teams from downstate or Western NY, the Flying Horses have struggled. Today's twilight matinee saw the Troy women host Whitesboro. For the second straight day, the house wasn't packed, even though, unlike the boys' games, there is no admission for women's action.

While the one weakness Troy has had the last few years is a lack of offensive depth, Whitesboro is guilty of virtually the same thing. Senior forward Kelsey Wands led Whitesboro with 14 points. No other Lady Warrior had double figures. Sound familiar? Of course. Troy had the same problem last night in a loss to Guilderland. Hannah Scott, daughter of Whitesboro coach Todd Scott, had 6, but pops had a reason to blow his cork, feeling Troy's pressure defense was a little too much to the point where they might've been benefiting from some home cooking, although I'd chalk that up to sour grapes. The elder Scott was close to getting a technical foul in the 3rd quarter, but calmed down.

For Troy, Alaina Holmes & Jenalyse Alarcon led the way, as both were in double figures, with 11 (Alarcon) & 13 (Holmes) points, respectively. Troy bounces right back and beats Whitesboro, 42-34, in a fast-paced game played in less than 90 minutes.

For what it's worth, Troy made it a sweep, as the JV's also defeated Whitesboro. Both Troy squads are now 3-2 overall.

Coach Ryan Meikle's club returns to Zotto Memorial Gym on Tuesday to host Shaker, then begins a two game road trip at Colonie & Middletown heading into the Christmas break.