Panthers snap skid with win over PCD

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The Johnston girls basketball team picked up much needed wins over Providence Country Day and Hope to snap a three-game losing streak and improve to 7-3 in league play this season. The Panthers rolled to a 58-28 win over PCD then a 50-30 decision over Hope.
After starting the season 5-0, the Panthers would fall against Central Falls, Davies and Lincoln School. The Panthers sit in fourth place and Division IV while those three clubs hold the top three seeds in the standings.
Johnston would get big outings from freshman Annabella Gesuladi and junior Ava Waterman against PCD. Gesuladi led the way with 26 points while Waterman added 12.
Johnston coach Meg Reall was happy to see her team snap the skid and move on from a tough loss against first-place Central Falls.
“It was definitely important for us to get back on track. Central Falls was a tough loss, we put a lot of emphasis on that game because we knew that they were one of the top teams in the division. We got a little deflated despite playing well. I was really happy with how we played against Central Falls, but it took us down into a rut. It was important for us to pick up wins against PCD then Hope and to get back on track to where we wanted to be,” said Reall.
Reall added: “The good thing was that we got the win against PCD and carried it right over to get the win over Hope. It was nice to see them use that first win as a refresh going into the second half of the season which is exactly what we needed. We can now use these games as motivation and a way to get into that playoff mindset.”
The team is getting geared up for the second half of its regular season slate and will be playing repeat games the rest of the way.
“It will be easier in that we know what to expect. I tell the girls that we’ve gotten better since the last time we’ve played these teams, but they have too. We need to stick to the game plan and be prepared the best we can every time we step on the floor,” said Reall.
The Panthers were back in action on Tuesday against Times2 Academy, but the results were not available at press time.
As Johnston gets prepared to make a playoff push, Reall believes that if the Panthers give it their best, the results will follow.
“Our goal is to play at our best. Whether we win or we lose, I would just like to know that we gave it everything we had. Making sure the effort is there and when we walk off the floor, making sure we have nothing left to give.”

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