Nadia Henkel (above) attacks the defense during the third quarter of Ridley’s win. (Photo: Josh Verlin/CoBL)
By Joseph Santoliquito
It would gnaw at Roe Falcone. The Ridley coach would see so much in her team that they could not yet see in themselves. They would come together at moments in practices and in games. If only the moments would splice together in extended strands, if only her team full of athletes who play other sports would piece together basketball plays.
The 2024 Green Raiders, whose sum are better than their individual parts, were always scrappy and able to squeeze the last ounce of their talents in every game with little payback.
On Friday, the moments were extended. On Friday, the payback arrived in the form of a 42-38 victory over a good North Penn team at Ridley High School.