Drouillard and Swarr lead the way as Lady Pioneers Win Season Opener

The Pioneers last took the court 342 days ago, with the Garden Spot Spartans defeating the Pioneers by a score of 34-31 in West Lampeter. After a 2-week government-mandated shutdown, high school basketball has finally begun. 

Maggie Visniski in Game vs Garden Spot, 2020 (Logan Thompson)

Kiersten Hostetter scored the first points of the young season for the Pioneers, sinking a free throw after being fouled shooting a layup. After a few missed shots by both teams, the Pioneers took control of the game as Katie Ranck, Maggie Swarr, and Emma Drouillard all converted on three-point attempts during the remainder of the quarter. The Pioneers led by a score of 20-8 at the end of the first quarter.

In the second quarter, turnovers hurt the Spartans as Maggie Swarr and Emma Drouillard led the Pioneers into halftime with a 20 point lead. Swarr and Taylor Soehner led the scoring for their respective teams going into the break.

The third quarter was much of the same, however, Taylor Soehner was able to help the Spartans put a small dent into the Pioneer lead heading into the final 8 minutes of play. In the fourth quarter, Soehner grabbed her 10th rebound of the game off a missed shot by Katie Ranck, giving her a double-double. The Pioneers maintained their lead and won the game by a score of 57-39.  

THREE STARS:

Emma Drouillard: The leading scorer for the Pioneers last season, Drouillard paced the Pioneer offense again today. Drouillard finished with 14 points along with 3 steals, 2 assists, and 2 rebounds. 

Taylor Soehner: Despite the loss, Soehner shined as she gobbled up seemingly every loose ball and played efficiently on the offensive side of the ball. Soehner finished with 12 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 blocks. 

Maggie Swarr: Despite not starting in the game, Swarr came off the bench and knocked in 4 three-pointers whilst providing a strong effort defensively. Swarr finished with 14 points on 83% shooting, while also making every single three-pointer she took. 

Honorable Mentions: Hailey Leaman, Katie Ranck, Erin Gonzalez, Avery Stauffer.

STAT LEADERS:

Points: Maggie Swarr/Emma Drouillard/Erin Gonzalez, 14
Assists: Erin Gonzalez, 6
Rebounds: Taylor Soehner, 10
Steals: Jenna Daveler, 4
Blocks: Taylor Soehner, 3
Turnovers: Taylor Soehner, 5


The JV game resulted in a 15-50 victory for the Pioneers. The Pioneers are next in action Wednesday night at home against the Manheim Central Barons. The Spartans will host Section 3 favorites Solanco, also Wednesday night. 

-By Logan Moyer, LS News reporter

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