Smithville Upsets Top-Ranked Chippewa in WCAL Showdown
In a thrilling Wayne County Athletic League (WCAL) matchup, the #4 Smithville Smithies stunned the top-ranked Chippewa Chipps, securing a decisive 46-33 victory. Despite Chippewa’s reputation as defending champions, Smithville’s relentless play, led by standout Madi Singer, proved too much for the Chipps to overcome.
The game began on a rough note for Chippewa, as back-to-back turnovers gave Smithville early momentum. The Smithies capitalized on the miscues, racing to a 5-0 lead before Chippewa managed to get on the board. Smithville continued to apply pressure, extending their advantage to 8-2 and setting the tone for the evening. Chippewa’s Elena Moyer provided a spark, hitting a crucial three-pointer to narrow the deficit to 11-5. Moyer followed up with another basket, and Delaney Marshall added a tough layup, bringing the score to 11-9. However, Smithville held their composure, ending the first quarter with a 15-11 lead.
In the second quarter, Chippewa’s offensive struggles continued. Their back-to-back missed three-pointers drew loud reactions from the Smithville student section, who intensified the pressure. Smithville’s Madi Singer began to dominate, going 2-for-2 from the free-throw line to push the lead to 21-14. Chippewa’s frustration mounted with repeated turnovers, and Singer capitalized on every opportunity, extending the lead to 27-14 with consistent trips to the line.
By halftime, Smithville had built a commanding 28-14 lead. Singer led all scorers with 13 points, while Chippewa’s Moyer managed just five.
Chippewa showed signs of life early in the third quarter, thanks to a deep three-pointer from Aria Regan. Despite this, their offensive inconsistencies continued, with missed opportunities and turnovers preventing any real comeback. Smithville’s Leah Keib made key free throws, maintaining the Smithies’ cushion. Regan hit another deep three to cut the deficit to 10 points, but Smithville’s defense held strong, closing the quarter with a 36-24 lead.
In the final frame, Smithville continued to control the pace. Madi Singer, fouled once again, added to her point total, while Regan’s efforts from beyond the arc kept Chippewa within striking distance. However, the Smithies’ composure and defensive intensity proved insurmountable.
When the final buzzer sounded, Smithville had secured a stunning 46-33 upset, knocking off the #1 team in the WCAL. Madi Singer’s 16-point performance was pivotal, highlighting her leadership and poise under pressure.
Smithville defeats Waynedale on the road in a huge WCAL conference game 3-1. The rematch will take place on Tuesday, September 14th, at Smithville with a 7 p.m. start time.
Set 1
Smithville 25
Waynedale 18
Set 2
Waynedale 25
Smithville 17
Set 3
Smithville 25
Waynedale 16
Set 4
Smithville 25
Waynedale 14
Smithville’s Gavin Von Almen goes insane and shoots a 33 to defeat Waynedale at Riceland in a very intense and crucial round of golf.
****SCHOOL RECORD ALERT****
Congratulations to Kaitlyn Carr for setting a new school record today at Wooster (breaking her own record) with a time of 17:51.5!
SMITHVILLE VS DALTON WAS EPIC
THE DAWGS STORM BACK AND BEAT SMITHVILLE AT HOME AND REMAIN UNDEFEATED. The epic volleyball conclusion will take place at Dalton on Thursday October 3rd with a 7pm start time.
Set 1
Smithville 25
Dalton 19
Set 2
Dalton 25
Smithville 17
Set 3
Smithville 29
Dalton 27
Set 4
Dalton 25
Smithville 15
FINAL SET (15PTS)
Dalton 15
Smithville 12