The Defenders 15's won their second title in as many weeks by defeating the Elmira Express 71-58 and avenging an earlier loss, in doing so qualified for the AAU National Championships. Julie Hagner hit 3 of the team's 7 3 pointers as they raced to a 46-33 halftime lead. Shannon Dougherty 20 points and 5 assist's led the winners. Hagner scored 14 points, Meagan Heldwein 13 points and 8 rebounds and Erin O'Brien scored 12 points and 3 assists. The girls opened the tournament losing to the same Elmira team 46-40. They then defeated the Rochester Warriors 46-27, led by Dougherty's 13 points. On sunday they ran off wins vs. Central Western 58-36, and a gutsy Jasper - Troutsburg squad. The girls hit 19 3 pointers in the 3 sunday games.
