Ellington Girls Finish as Class Two State Runner Up

(Springfield) Another outstanding basketball season for the Ellington girls ended with a Class Two state runner up finish as the Whippets lost to Wellington Napoleon 52-31 in the title game in Springfield on J-98. Well Nap got out fast bolting to a 13 point lead. Ellington fought back and closed to within four…

A 7-0 burst from Tigers put then back up by 11 at the half.
Ellington missed all 15 shots they took from the field in the third quarter while Well Nap continued to build their lead…

Ayden Shannon scored a game high 20 for the Tigers. Kaylee King put in 14 for the Whippets.
Ellington coach David Burrows tipped his cap to a terrific effort by Wellington Napoleon…

Ellington finishes the year at 25-5. Wellington Napoleon finishes the year at 28-2 and claims their first championship in girls basketball.

Full interview with David Burrows…

Full game audio

 

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