GHS girls win Summer League

The Greencastle girls basketball team huddles together after winning the South Putnam Summer League Tournament. (Banner Graphic/JAY LOCKETT)

In the second year of the South Putnam Summer League, it was Greencastle who took the crown for the second year in a row on Wednesday. The Tiger Cubs took on Clay City in the semi-finals and then beat Northview in the championship 44-26.

The Eagle's comeback bid fell short against Northview and Cloverdale fell in the quarterfinals.

GHS took advantage of some good three-point shooting in the championship game and many incoming freshmen provided the long-range shooting.

Greencastle's Paige Bragg, running the point, creates space against Clay City Wednesday. (Banner Graphic/JAY LOCKETT)

Marin Nally, Jalyn Duff, and Aubrey Barker were all viable three-point potions and will be welcomed on coach Brad Key's offense that already has Bethany Burgeson.

Burgeson, Paige Bragg and Allison White are three of the upperclassmen on the team who will be leading the Tiger Cubs next season.

For South Putnam, coach Tim Garver finished coaching the summer season before he takes his position as North Putnam's athletic director. The Eagles will have a few younger players like Maddie McHugh, Miranda Bieghlar and Lillie Stein to complement Katie Hewitt, Rebecca Hazlett and the other upperclassmen.

Newly appointed North Putnam AD Tim Garver stands with his Lady Eagle girls' basketball team for the last time. After beating Owen Valley, South Putnam lost to Northview. (Banner Graphic/JAY LOCKETT)

Greencastle's Jalyn Duff ball fakes before a shot attempt against Clay City. Duff will be one a of few new faces on Greencastle's varsity team. (Banner Graphic/JAY LOCKETT)

Lillie Stein of South Putnam charges the paint against Owen Valley. Stein will be returning to the Lady Eagle roster the winter. (Banner Graphic/JAY LOCKETT)

Eagle Caitlin Capps pushes the ball up the court against Cloverdale's Lauren Meek. (Banner Graphic/JAY LOCKETT)