Haverford’s Rian Dotsey, right, seen here in a game against Pennsbury last year, scored nine points in a Fords win over Conestoga. (Pete Bannan – MediaNews Group)
Natalie Wright and the Haverford girls basketball team handed Conestoga its first loss of the season Thursday night.
Wright, a junior forward, scored a team-high 14 points in the Fords’ dominating, 38-27 win.
Haverford, which led from the opening tip, avenged a December defeat to Conestoga. The teams are tied for first place in the Central League.
Rian Dotsey finished with nine points for the Fords (14-3). Ryann Jennings had 10 points for the Pioneers (17-1).
Garnet Valley 49, Ridley 24 >> Haylie Adamski accumulated 18 points, eight rebounds, two assists and two steals for the Jaguars, who are one game behind Haverford and Conestoga for the top spot. Kylie Mulholland piled up 15 points, four assists and three steals.
Savanah Saunders (five points, three steals) was excellent on defense for the Jaguars. Kailyn Bell scored a team-high nine points for the Green Raiders.
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