Phantoms lock down Upper Perk, 51-29

The Phoenixville girls basketball team combined solid offensive and defensive play Friday to roll past Upper Perkiomen, 51-29.

While Ameerah Green and Mackenzie Shoemaker were leading the way with their respective 14- and 12-point efforts, Peyton Graham (10 points) and Jasmine Hamilton (eight) were contributing at the other end of the floor. Graham made five steals, and Hamilton four to go with her 10 rebounds.

Through their efforts, the Phantoms held UP to just 10 points in the first half and 15 after three quarters. Kayla Ramos was the only Perk player the Phantoms couldn’t stop, the junior guard hitting for a game-high 16 points with help from four 3-pointers. POTTSTOWN 48, KUTZTOWN 39 » Ebony Reddick turned in another

the end. That is a credit to him.”

Hot shooting from beyond the arc by KJ Quinn (three 3s, nine points), Quinn Danna (two) and Colton Brown (two) helped fuel the Phantoms’ comeback.

“It was back and forth all the way,” said Krupp. “However, it is nice to win on the road, in Phoenixville, on their court, in this atmosphere before Christmas. We’re happy.”

Krupp had plenty of praise for Kendra.

“He is a dynamic athlete,” Krupp said. “He gets to the rack, he can shoot, rebound. We are real blessed to have him as a member of this program.”

Eric Burnett, Phoenixville’s coach, talked about the battle.

“It was certainly a good game,” said Burnett. “Upper Perk deserves a lot of credit. They are well-coached, and they made plays down the stretch. Our players fought through some adversity early on. Then our energy picked up and we can count on our defense.”

Burnett talked about Jenkins’ role as a team leader, especially in light of the injury to Tim Kopera.

“Brendan has turned the corner here with his rebounding and scoring,” Burnett said. “Brendan has really given us leadership as a senior captain with Tim Kopera hurt. It shows on the court with his offense.”