HAMMOND — The Teurlings Catholic girls' basketball team entered the state tournament as the lowest remaining seed but still managed a historic postseason run.
The seventh-ranked Rebels advanced to their first state semifinal since 2007, when Garry Brodhead — now the head coach of the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns women's basketball — led the program.
A semifinal victory over St. Joseph's Academy Redstickers would've sent Teurlings to its first championship appearance since 2004.
Teurlings got off to a strong start behind forward Jayda Senegal. Senegal controlled the glass early, converting a rebound putback for an and-one play on her way to 10 points and nine rebounds.
Later in the half, senior guard Justyse George knocked down a difficult shot in traffic. George, who entered the game averaging 23 points per contest, finished with a team-high 14 points. The teams went into halftime tied 26–26.
After the break, St. Joseph’s Academy began to take control. Guard Ella Gisclair buried a 3-pointer from the wing — her only triple of the night — to spark the Redstickers’ offense.
Later in the fourth quarter, Kendall Dailey converted an and-one opportunity as St. Joseph’s Academy surged ahead with a 10–0 run.
Teurlings’ season came to an end as the Rebels fell to St. Joseph’s Academy 51–46 in the championship game.
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