Reynoldsburg runs away with tournament title

Photo by YUNET JOMOLCA Baker’s Katelyn Glaser (left) drives against Palmetto Ridge’s Shanestie Prato during Wednesday’s game in the Ida Baker Holiday Tournament. Reynoldsburg won the tournament.
Reynoldsburg High School capped off its impressive three-day run in the Ida Baker Holiday Tournament with a 72-37 win over North Fort Myers Wednesday in the championship game.
Reynoldsburg, which is located near Columbus, Ohio, made the most of its long trip, winning by margins of 51, 22 and 35.
Tournament MVP T’Shera Lucas led Reynoldsburg with 17 points against North. The runner-up Red Knights got 14 points from Carol Ruiz-Lopez.
In other tournament action Wednesday, Lehigh defeated Mariner 59-31, Palmetto Ridge defeated Ida Baker 57-32 and Jupiter topped Estero 63-27.
Baker’s Mercedes Bonsanto, Mariner’s Heather Stephens and North players Carol Ruiz-Lopez and Wally Rosario were named to the All-Tournament team.

Photo by YUNET JOMOLCA Baker’s Jessica Osegueda goes up for a shot with Palmetto Ridge freshman Jessika Montalvo defending.
Also on the All-Tournament team were Jessika Montalvo (Palmetto Ridge), Jessica Mt. Pleasant (Lehigh), Amber Huther (Estero), Jackie Link (Jupiter) and Lucas and Melanie Marx (Reynoldsburg).
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n Clover, S.C. 52, Cape Coral 41: A strong defensive effort by Clover, S.C. turned back Cape Coral in the championship game of the Christmas in the Corner Classic in Charleston, S.C.
The Seahawks (10-2) trailed 24-22 at halftime, but managed only two points in the third quarter. Wellington Tavarez scored 15 points and Joel Hill added 12 for the Seahawks.
The Seahawks return to district play next Thursday at Mariner.
- Photo by YUNET JOMOLCA Baker’s Katelyn Glaser (left) drives against Palmetto Ridge’s Shanestie Prato during Wednesday’s game in the Ida Baker Holiday Tournament. Reynoldsburg won the tournament.
- Photo by YUNET JOMOLCA Baker’s Jessica Osegueda goes up for a shot with Palmetto Ridge freshman Jessika Montalvo defending.
- Photo by YUNET JOMOLCA Baker freshman Alicia Emmons defends Palmetto Ridge’s Ana Londono during Wednesday’s game. It was the final day of play in the Ida Baker Holiday Tournament.
- Photo by YUNET JOMOLCA Ida Baker senior Shanelly Brown (24) takes a jump shot during Wednesday’s game against Palmetto Ridge in the Ida Baker Holiday Tournament. Palmetto Ridge won the game 57-32.

Photo by YUNET JOMOLCA Baker freshman Alicia Emmons defends Palmetto Ridge’s Ana Londono during Wednesday’s game. It was the final day of play in the Ida Baker Holiday Tournament.

Photo by YUNET JOMOLCA Ida Baker senior Shanelly Brown (24) takes a jump shot during Wednesday’s game against Palmetto Ridge in the Ida Baker Holiday Tournament. Palmetto Ridge won the game 57-32.