News Flash: Lowell High stuns undefeated Andover in the Girls North Sectional Basketball Semi-Finals. The Red Raiders rebounded from a 10-point deficit with 10-minutes remaining on the way to the 44-42 overtime victory. Dave Pevear recaps the instant classic in Wednesday’s Lowell Sun.
Teddy’s Take: Lowell High’s lady hoopsters are in the process of writing a fairy tale ending to their magical season. They were disappointed at being given the 5th seed in the sectional, which meant they would have to go through a tough Central Catholic squad on the road. An amazing comeback from a 16-point deficit earned the Red Raiders an even tougher assignment…..a date with the Andover dynasty. Mission accomplished!
The girls play for the North title on their home court this Saturday. A victory there advances Lowell to the state semis, so get on out to Tsongas Arena and support the local team. You’re going to catch a talented, gritty team in the process.
Now then all you Lowell sports historians; where does this victory rank on Lowell High’s all-time list? Better than some of those classic football battles against Lawrence? Up there with the Boys Basketball run over Cambridge Ringe & Latin, Don Bosco and Lexington in the 80’s?
Any win over Andover is huge, but to come back from 10 down in the state tournament, against an undefeated #1 ranked team who had beaten Lowell twice during the regular season, should rank near the top in overall excitement in LHS sports history. If the Softball could do it (win the State Championship), so can the Basketball. On to the Tsongas!!!
Good luck to the girl hoopsters.
You think the boys teams can take a note from their playbook and do something within the next few years? C'mon, we haven't seen anything good out of the boys hoops since that famous team with their star player, Mike Grillakis.
Thank god for the girls of Lowell to bring a little Lowell pride back to the MVC.
Congrats to the Lowell High Girls!!
Wait until Mikes son comes of age...I watched him in a game a few weeks ago and the kid could of scored 40 if they didn't keep taking him out.....Gotta make the left handed lay-up though....You should see his daughter play soccer...She will be the next Mia Hamm...she dominates in her age group...must be in the genes....
Great game by the Lowell Girls...hated to see them beat Andover...who had a great season going...I hope they go the distance....Christo
Congratulations to Coach Crowley and the girls of LHS basketball!! All your hard work is now paying dividends. It's on to the Garden!!