Brookfield remains atop the TAC race


Liberty and Newton Falls also won league games.

GIRARD — Brookfield continues to sit atop the standings in the Trumbull Athletic Conference following a 63-25 win over Girard Monday night.

The Warriors (15-2, 10-1 TAC) hold a one-game lead over second place Liberty.

Brookfield put 11 players in the scoring column against the Indians after jumping out to a 19-0 first-quarter advantage. Lauren Gentile, Kelly Jones and Brittany Hiner all had 10 points to lead the Warriors.

Girard (1-16, 1-9) was led by Ashley Esposito with seven points.

Liberty 66, Lakeview 47

CORTLAND — Brittany Armour scored 22 points and Melissa Dykes 19 to lead Liberty (13-4, 9-2 TAC).

Armour scored six of her points in the second quarter when Liberty reeled off a 10-1 run and took a 31-22 advantage at the half.

Bri Pettway added nine points.

Joanna Novotny had 22 points to lead Lakeview (6-11, 4-7) while Mackenzie Palette added 12 points and Emily Malmisur 10 rebounds.

Newton Falls 62, Champion 40

NEWTON FALLS — Newton Falls pulled out to a 25-12 first quarter lead and coasted past Champion.

The Tigers (8-9, 5-6 TAC) were led by Kelsey McGregor with 19 points, while Jaci Dach added 13.

Champion (1-16, 1-9) was paced by Erika Stevers with 15.

Maplewood 58, Southington 21

MAPLEWOOD — Kristin Schwartz fired in 22 points and grabbed six rebounds while Leah Dean added 12 points with six rebounds and six assists, to power Maplewood (18-0, 10-0 Northeastern Athletic Conference).

Michelle Sloan added 12 points.

Southington fell to 6-9, 4-4.

Lordstown 31, Badger 26

KINSMAN — Brianna Blodgett scored 12 points and led the Red Devils (11-7, 4-5 NAC) past Badger.

Amelia Deraway had 11 points for the Braves (2-16, 1-9).