Perry wasted no time seizing control of its Chagrin Valley Conference Chagrin Division opener at Hawken on Monday night, ripping off the first 22 points of the game and never looking back in a 66–32 victory.
“I felt like we moved the ball well on offense, hitting our bigs in the post and taking advantage of what the defense gave us,” said Perry’s Sophie Sivon, who scored 16 points in the win. “Along with that, we communicate well, allowing us to get stops on defense and get easy points on transition layups.”
That blistering start set the tone for a balanced and efficient offensive performance. Sivon was one of four Pirates in double figures, finishing with 16 points while orchestrating much of what made Perry hard to guard.
Emily Mechenbier powered the Pirates with a team-high 17 points, scoring nine points early in the run that put Hawken on its heels. Mia Lynch and Payton Winters added 11 apiece, consistently finishing inside as Perry pushed its lead to 34–18 by halftime. Aubrey Hopkins chipped in nine, and Brynn Trefzger added two to round out the scoring.
“Keys in our offense tonight were moving the ball, hitting our post in the paint, and getting inside-out shots,” Sivon said. “This helps us win games because we know that anyone can score, no matter who’s on the court.”
Hawken was led by Julia Scales, who scored 17 of the Hawks’ 32 points. Sophia Cicerini scored five, while Rilynn Knighton and Sasha Miller each added three. Maddie Mailer and Jada Tomsich rounded out the Hawks’ scoring with two apiece.
The win keeps Perry unbeaten at 4–0 overall and 1–0 in league play. The Pirates return home Friday to host Harvey.
