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Peterson Joins Elite 1,000-Point Club; HCS Wins

Wed, Jan 12, 2011

Peterson Joins Elite 1,000-Point Club; HCS Wins

Forty seconds into the HCS girls basketball game at home against New York Mills tonight, senior Jordan Peterson scored her first basket of the night.

Then, at the 3:33 mark of the first period, Peterson was fouled and made both her foul shots to put her on an elite list of Lady Emerald Knights. The two free throws were here 999th and 1,000th points. She finished the game with 16 points, seven rebounds, and five steals to lead HCS to a 44-43 win over New York Mills.

"Jordan continues to lead the team in points and rebounds this season," said Coach Jessica Poole. "She is a very versatile player with her size and athleticism.

"Jordan has a true passion for the game of basketball. She's always striving to improve her game with AAU basketball, numerous summer leagues, and pick up games at Huntington.

"I've had the pleasure to coach Jordan as an assistant and head coach for the past 5 years. She has developed into one of the premier Class D players in New York State."

Other HCS girls basketball players with 1,000 or more career points are Katie Murphy, Liz Unger and Kylie Martin

NY Mills led 21-20 at the half and then 35-33 when the third period ended. Hamiton came back, outscoring Mills by three points for the win.

Once again, the Weeks sisters racked up points in bunches of three. Lauren had three threes for all nine of her points and Katie added one, also ending the game with nine.

Also scoring for Hamiton were Sara Whyatt with six,Katherione Keever with two and Kendall Rusch with a pair.

The Lady Emerald Knights are now 5-1 overall and 3-0 in the league.

Hamilton's junior varsity breezed to a 65-39 win.

Hamilton 10 10 13 11 --44

New York Mills 9 12 14 8 --43

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